The future belongs to
the future-ready

Industrial businesses across Europe face rising costs, shifting supply chains and relentless change. Thriving means understanding your digital maturity, where you stand today and the steps that build tomorrow.

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Digital Future of European Industrial Midmarket

Why it matters today

Rising costs, supply chain pressures and customer demands are exposing weaknesses in businesses that still rely on basic systems. With only a small fraction reaching advanced digital maturity, most are leaving efficiency and growth on the table. The risk isn’t staying where you are, it’s falling further behind.

Forterro’s European Industrial Midmarket Research confirms this reality.

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30%
rate their transformation progress over the past three years as poor
35%
say digital transformation is their #1 top goal for the next 18 months
3
biggest barriers to change: Skills shortages, resistance to change, compliance concerns

What it means to be future-ready

Being future-ready isn’t about chasing the latest tech. 
It’s about building the clarity, control and resilience to evolve sustainably. 
At Forterro, we call this digital maturity: a practical mindset that helps businesses:
✅ See clearly across data, processes & operations
✅ Adapt fast to new markets, regulations & demands
✅ Deliver consistently on performance & service

Forterro framework

Each business’s priorities are unique, some focus on resilience, others on growth. But together, these six connected pillars define what matters most for industrial businesses building their digital future.
RESILIENCE

Agile processes that absorb shocks, recover fast and keep your business moving forward.

SECURITY

Proactive protection, compliance and trust built into every layer, safeguarding your operations.

INTELLIGENCE

Data transformed into foresight and faster, smarter decisions that accelerate performance.

GROWTH

Systems that scale with you, opening new markets and opportunities.

CONTROL

Visibility and efficiency across operations, without the chaos, giving you confidence to act.

EXPERIENCE

Value delivered to customers and employees alike, driving loyalty and lasting engagement.

Whether you’re defining priorities or ready to take the next step, our digital experts can help you turn ambition into action.