Worldwide Manufacturing Execution Systems 2024–2025 Vendor Assessment

This document is an IDC MarketScape vendor assessment focused on Worldwide Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for the years 2024–2025. It evaluates various software providers in the MES market that serve the manufacturing industry. The assessment highlights the increasing need for MES to integrate seamlessly with enterprise applications to ensure visibility across operations. It discusses the impact of modern technologies such as cloud computing, edge analytics, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) on MES development. The document also outlines the criteria for vendor inclusion, emphasizing the importance of vendors being active in multiple global regions and having a strategy for adopting modern IT technologies. Additionally, it provides advice for technology buyers on selecting MES solutions that align with their specific production needs, emphasizing the importance of internal process evaluation and stakeholder engagement. Rockwell Automation is noted as a leader in this assessment, with a focus on its MES offerings and their adaptability to evolving market demands.