AMR Research

AMR was the leading firm in its sector focused on global supply chain best practices and all supporting technologies. Its services continue to be offered by Gartner. The company provides subscription advisory and peer networking services to supply chain, sustainability, and IT executives in the consumer products, life sciences, manufacturing, and retail sectors.The company also researches and advises technology and services vendors. Major technology markets covered include ERP, supply chain planning and execution, green technologies, business intelligence / performance management, PLM, manufacturing operations, CRM, HCM, and sourcing and procurement.

1986 - Founded by CEO Tony Friscia

1988 - Launched its first advisory service focused on Manufacturing Automation

1990 - Founded the Manufacturing Execution Systems Association (MESA) to serve industry need for standards in using off-the-shelf software to manage plant execution

1991 - Initiated coverage on the emerging ERP market and became a leader in supporting companies on the selection of these next generation systems

1994 - Launched Supply Chain advisory service—the first syndicated research service focused on supply chain software

1996 - Co-founded the Supply-Chain Council

1998 - Co-developed the Supply-Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model

2003 - Defined the Demand-driven supply network (DDSN) model

2004 - Published the first annual AMR Research Supply Chain Top 25

2006 - Launched Sustainability Strategies service

2007 - Made commitment to Clinton Global Initiative to identify best practices in extending global supply chains into sub-Saharan Africa and to support local producers in this region

2009 - Acquired by Gartner Inc.