Analyst Report
The Business Value of TrakSYS
This IDC report analyzes how manufacturers using TrakSYS improve visibility, reduce downtime, strengthen quality, and achieve measurable ROI across their operations.

What's Inside
Significant ROI and cost reduction, supported by improved utilization, lower downtime, and increased productivity.
Higher product quality and stronger process control, driven by real-time visibility and standardized workflows.
Scalable operational improvements, enabling multi-site consistency and enterprise-wide digital transformation.
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Key Findings at a Glance
454%
Return on investment over three years
9 months
Payback period
28%
Fewer manufacturing errors
5%
OEE improvement
IDC, The Business Value of TrakSYS, October 2023
What business value does TrakSYS deliver, according to IDC?
IDC found that organizations using TrakSYS saw a 454% return on investment over three years and reached payback in 9 months. Participants also reported 28% fewer manufacturing errors and a 5% OEE improvement, along with gains in productivity, quality, and operational visibility.
The IDC Business Value of TrakSYS Report provides an independent, data-driven evaluation of how manufacturers benefit from deploying TrakSYS across their operations. Based on detailed interviews with organizations using TrakSYS, IDC found that companies experience significant improvements in productivity, product quality, operational visibility, and cost efficiency. According to the charts and quantified outcomes presented throughout the report, TrakSYS users benefit from reduced unplanned downtime, stronger process control, and faster, more informed decision-making.
Participants reported substantial ROI from their TrakSYS deployments, driven by both direct savings and improved operational performance. IDC highlights measurable gains such as better resource utilization, improved compliance, higher throughput, and streamlined workflows across production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain functions. Many organizations emphasized TrakSYS’ flexibility, ease of integration, and scalability across multiple sites — enabling consistent best practices and enterprise-wide continuous improvement.
As manufacturers continue to navigate digital transformation, IDC concludes that platforms like TrakSYS provide a critical foundation for real-time visibility, data-driven insights, and operational resilience. The documented improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost management make TrakSYS a strategic enabler for organizations seeking measurable business impact from their MES investment.
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About
Publisher
IDC
Type
Analyst Report
Published
October 3, 2023
Format
Pages
19
Frequently Asked Questions
How did IDC conduct the study?
IDC interviewed organizations using TrakSYS about their deployments and quantified the results in productivity, quality, cost, and revenue. The study was published in October 2023 and is based on 8 customer interviews.
Which teams became more productive?
Manufacturing floor staff were 12% more productive, quality control teams 6% more productive, and maintenance teams 4% more productive.
What other operational gains did IDC measure?
Participants reported a 13% improvement in order delivery time, a 17% increase in annual order volume, and 9% better equipment utilization.
Who should read this study?
Operations and finance leaders building a business case for MES, and anyone who needs independent figures on what a TrakSYS deployment returns.




