Despite the rising urgency around Industrial Transformation, a staggering 75% of manufacturing software initiatives fail to deliver meaningful results—and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) are no exception.

This LNS Research Spotlight digs into the five core reasons MES implementations fail and explores the critical gaps between vision and reality. From misaligned leadership strategies to the pitfalls of overly rigid requirements, the report exposes the root causes behind these breakdowns and offers a wake-up call to manufacturers hoping software alone will solve productivity challenges.

Readers will learn:

• Why automating poor processes won’t deliver ROI—and what to do instead

• How the diversity of manufacturing environments undermines one-size-fits-all MES deployments

• The hidden costs of customization and underinvestment in change management

• Why most MES systems fail to meet the needs of frontline operators and executives alike

• The importance of starting with a transformational strategy, not a tech wishlist

This report is a must-read for operations, IT, and transformation leaders looking to break the cycle of MES project failure and achieve sustainable value from their investments.

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