Tech-Clarity’s survey reaches the maximum of six sponsors and is actively collecting manufacturers’ responses
Media, PA, USA, July 15, 2026 – Results are streaming in: interest in Manufacturing Operations Software (MOS) is very high. Tech-Clarity, Inc. has reached the maximum of six sponsors for the 2026 research program on The Business Value and Evolution of Manufacturing Operations Software in the Age of AI, as Siemens Digital Industries Software is also sponsoring. The other five sponsors are: Critical Manufacturing, Infor, ISE, Parsec Automation LLC, and SAS, demonstrating broad industry support and momentum.
The survey is open for response until July 26, click here to share your perspective.
Responses are coming in from manufacturers across process, batch, discrete, and hybrid production segments and regions worldwide.
Share your experience now. Individual responses are kept confidential. As a thank-you for participating, Tech-Clarity will send the report to all who respond.
This research initiative focuses on a few key topics that are pivotal for manufacturers’ success:
- Why are companies investing in MES, MOM, and other plantwide software for quality, scheduling, maintenance, and operator support now
- What benefits are companies achieving with these investments?
- When, or how long does it take to gain business value?
- How is this software space changing in scope, focus, and technology approach?
- What is the role of AI in manufacturing operations? How are manufacturers using it?
- Does AI deliver different benefits, amplify those of MOS, or both?
- What are the best practices to ensure business value from software investments?
Survey lead researcher Julie Fraser is happy to speak to the press about this program.
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About Tech-Clarity, Inc.: Tech-Clarity is an independent research firm dedicated to making the business value of technology clear. We analyze how companies improve innovation, product development, design, engineering, manufacturing, and service performance through digital transformation, best practices, software technology, industrial automation, and IT services.
Our mission is to help manufacturers learn how to improve business results through the use of PLM, portfolio management, CAD, simulation, MES / MOM, IoT, quality, service, supply chain, AI, analytics, and other solutions.
