Executive Research

The ongoing SCM World research programme consists of bi-monthly projects that cover the key issues driving the strategic supply chain agenda. Details on our current programme can be provided separately and each project has an exclusive sponsor. Each report is eagerly anticipated by our SCM World community members.

The programme is led by our own VP of Strategy, drawing together the world’s most influential supply chain thinkers to debate, evaluate and understand the fundamental supply chain trends of the day. Recent report leaders include Dr. Hau Lee, Thoma Professor of Operations, Information & Technology at Stanford University & Chairman, SCM World.

RaptureWorld also designs, produces and markets bespoke research projects for major vendors targeting senior supply chain executives globally. These are based around your specific objective and focus area, leveraging our network of thousands of strategic level supply executives to deliver research that has real end-user participation and delivers tangible ROI.

RaptureWorld leverage this extensive supply chain network, personal expertise and SCM World's recognised position as an unbiased source of industry leading content in order to architect and produce bespoke reports that deliver key market insight and intelligence, enabling our clients to:

  • Position all research and outputs under the SCM World brand to associate research with a renowned source of unbiased, industry leading content
  • Extend their knowledge and understanding of the current thoughts and key trends emanating from their specific target market
  • Optimise product marketing, aligning strategy to customer insight
  • Position their company as 'thought leaders' through association with key research and learning materials
  • Drive global interest in specific products and services, through aligning these with report outputs

The Rapture World research programme gives our clients:

  • A bespoke research questionnaire, designed in partnership with the client and our network of preeminent academics to deliver targeted and powerful results that relate back to specific client strategy and solutions
  • Access to the insights of 1000s of senior supply chain executives globally
  • A thorough review and analysis of results in the form of a white paper

Our Clients

  • IBM
  • Microsoft
  • e2open
  • Kinaxis
  • Sterling Commerce