MES: Key market research findings
- Integration of MES, ERP and PLM drives market growth
- Increasing adoption of cloud-based MES
- Key vendors – Emerson Electric, GE, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, and Siemens
Technavio’s market research analysts predict the global MES market in discrete industries to grow at a CAGR of almost 17% between 2016 and 2020. The integration of manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and product lifecycle management (PLM) is the primary driver for growth in this market. The integration of these systems optimizes process and product design, reduces production cost and cycle time, and increases the capacity to manufacture high-quality innovative products. During 2015, the Americas dominated the global MES market in discrete industries by occupying almost 38% of the overall market space. Increased spending on healthcare, cloud deployment of MES, and the re-evaluation of production and sourcing locations are some of the factors that will boost growth in the market in this region during the forecast period.
The new market research report from Technavio presents a breakdown and analysis of the MES segments based on application.
“The increasing popularity of cloud-based MES in discrete industries is an ongoing trend in the market. Cloud-based MES-as-a-service is expected to be the next big step in the evolution of automation technology in discrete industries. The transition towards a cloud-based environment enables automation providers and end-users to reduce costs, achieve greater flexibility, and enhance functionality. Many cloud vendors, such as the German-based ITAC Software, provide their cloud-based MES solutions in the public cloud that allow small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to benefit from the advantages of implementing MES solutions,” says Bharath Kanniappan, Lead Analyst, Industrial Automation, Technavio Research.
During 2015, the automotive segment accounted for over 26% of the market share to dominate the global MES market in discrete industries. MES collect, collate, and simplify data to provide advantages in the production, from the new model introduction to on-going mainstream delivery. These systems enable real-time visibility of manufacturing processes and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) as well as keep the inventory levels on the shop floor to a minimum.
The key vendors in the global MES market in discrete industries include Emerson Electric, GE, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, and Siemens. The global MES market in discrete industries is highly consolidated and is dominated by well-established, international automation vendors. These vendors dominate the local and regional vendors in terms of quality, durability, reliability, and technological innovations. The established vendors are also making huge investments in terms of R&D and M&A to upgrade their automation technology and are offering a broad range of MES services.
A more detailed analysis is available in the Technavio report, Global MES Market in Discrete Industries 2016-2020.
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