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What is International Business Machines Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil)?

Backlog of orders refers to the quantity and combined monetary value of the products which have been ordered by customers but which have not shipped yet.

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International Business Machines Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) Historical Data

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International Business Machines  (BUE:IBM) Order Backlog for Technology (USD Mil) Explanation

The term backlog refers to a buildup of work that has not yet been completed by the company. The presence of a backlog can have positive or negative implications. For example, a rising backlog of product orders might indicate rising sales. On the other hand, companies generally want to avoid having a backlog as it could cause (or be a result of) increasing inefficiency in the production process. Likewise, a falling backlog might be a sign of lagging demand but could also be a result of improving production efficiency. Naturally, unexpected backlogs can compromise forecasts and production schedules.

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IBM looks to be a part of every aspect of an enterprise's IT needs. The company primarily sells software, IT services, consulting, and hardware. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 350,000 people. The company has a robust roster of 80,000 business partners to service 5,200 clients—which includes 95% of all Fortune 500. While IBM is a B2B company, IBM's outward impact is substantial. For example, IBM manages 90% of all credit card transactions globally and is responsible for 50% of all wireless connections in the world.