How Siemens puts the Gartner “Build/Buy/Hybrid” report guidelines into action

The recent Gartner research gives manufacturing strategy leaders a timely framework to decide whether to build, buy or adopt a hybrid MES strategy. As per our understanding , the report highlights three realities we see every day: commercial MES packages rarely cover 100% of unique needs; only a small fraction of manufacturers prefer full in house builds; and SaaS/subscription economics are reshaping TCO expectations.

Opcenter MES is purpose-built to translate those market signals into a practical, low risk path: buy a robust core, extend where you truly differentiate, and operate with cloud and observability patterns that protect long-term value.

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Gartner Build, Buy or Go Hybrid with Manufacturing Execution Systems, Jake Cunningham, 4 February 25.