61% of industrial businesses rate their digital progress as poor or adequate, according to research from Forterro. The study found that manufacturers are not turning connectivity into actionability, resulting in missed opportunities for business growth. Despite growing investment, digitalisation often remains fragmented: disconnected systems, underused data and a lack of end‑to‑end visibility continue to limit business impact. Carrie Tallett, Senior Product Manager at Forterro, commented: " The real challenge is no longer adopting new tools but making them work together. Digital maturity depends on connected systems, reliable data and aligned processes."