Market Insight: 10 Predictions For Operational Excellence Technology In 2023

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Executive Summary

In this report, we explore the key trends that will impact the operational excellence technology market in 2023, building on our research over the last year. The report addresses the top 10 major developments that are expected to influence the industrial automation market over the next 12 months. These encompass many of the disrupting factors in this space, including the effects of fluctuating energy prices, the supply chain crisis and the rising significance of sustainable operations. What will be the key objectives of operations executives? Which technology areas will see strong levels of investment? How are industrial organizations approaching the energy transition?

About the Authors

Hugo Fuller

Hugo Fuller

Senior Analyst

Hugo is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix Industrial Transformation practice. His current research agenda explores the technologies within the industrial asset management soft...

Malavika Tohani

Malavika Tohani

Research Director

Malavika is a Research Director at Verdantix, guiding research that explores how digital technologies and services are reshaping industrial operations to become safer, more ef...

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