CX Growth Opportunities in the Manufacturing Industry 2024 to 2025
Customer Perspectives
Contact centers play a crucial role in the manufacturing sector, serving as the primary interface between the manufacturer and its customers. Manufacturers investing in their contact centers can enhance customer experience, build long-term customer relationships, and gain a competitive advantage.
Contact centers play a crucial role in the manufacturing sector, serving as the primary interface between the manufacturer and its customers. Manufacturers investing in their contact centers can enhance customer experience, build long-term customer relationships, and gain a competitive advantage. Over the past decade, the contact center landscape within the manufacturing vertical has undergone significant developments and technological advancements. Manufacturing organizations that have embraced these advancements have positioned themselves for success. Manufacturers have gained agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency by leveraging cloud-based technologies in their contact center operations. Integration of AI technologies has improved self-service options, personalized interactions, and operational efficiencies. The focus on remote contact center operations has ensured business continuity and resilience. Furthermore, expanding omnichannel support capabilities has enabled manufacturers to meet customer expectations for seamless interactions.
The primary goals of this study are to determine implementation plans of interaction channels, applications, and solutions in the contact center environment in the Manufacturing industry and to understand purchase trends. It also investigates the factors that influence product selection, such as cost, functionality, and vendor reputation.
A diverse range of decision-makers and purchase decision influencers in Manufacturing contact centers (total n=84) were surveyed, including CXOs, managing directors, owners, senior management, middle management, and others, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
This study spans across multiple countries, including Australia/New Zealand, Brazil, Germany, India, Mexico, the Philippines, the U.K., and the U.S., reflecting a global perspective on the industry.
Research Objectives and Methodology
An Integrated Approach Provides a 360-Degree Perspective
Research Objectives and Methodology of Customer Survey
Manufacturing Industry Contact Center Growth Environment: The Changing Manufacturing Contact Center Landscape Summary
Role of Contact Centers in the Manufacturing Sector
Key Developments in Contact Centers in the Manufacturing Sector
Moving Forward: 2025 to 2027
Strategic Imperatives
Highly Skilled Agents Top Priority for Manufacturing Companies
Trust and Security is of Utmost Importance in Manufacturing
Top Five Critical Decision-Making Factors When Selecting a CX Solution Provider
Manufacturing Growth Environment
Driver 1: Omnichannel Capabilities
Driver 2: Hyper-Personalization
Driver 3: Great Expectations for Generative AI
Driver 4: Digital Engagement
Driver 5: Re-evaluating the Optimal Hybrid Workforce Calculation
Key Survey Findings
Key Findings from Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Contact Center Decision-Maker Survey
Appendix
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine