5 Base: 426 decision-makers or influencers in purchasing industrial automation and digitization solutions for manufacturing SMEs Source: A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Siemens DI, January 2026 Secondary Critical Business Priorities In The Next 12 Months EMEA Reducing costs Optimizing production planning, scheduling, and throughput Maintaining or improving product quality North America Improving operational efficiency and productivity Reducing downtime, improving maintenance, and ensuring asset reliability Improving energy efficiency and sustainability APAC Improving operational efficiency and productivity Maintaining or improving product quality Growing revenue
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