2025 Outlook: The Trends Driving Change in 7 Industries
Tue Dec 17 2024
West Monroe’s leading experts reveal the trends shaping seven major industries in 2025. From the transformative power of AI in manufacturing and healthcare to the clean energy shift in utilities and the growing importance of digital transformation in financial services, this episode highlights the innovations and challenges poised to redefine business landscapes.
For more information on our 2025 Industry Outlooks, visit westmonroe.com/2025outlooks
In this episode:
Energy and Utilities
Shift to clean energy and unprecedented load growth Challenges in regulatory pushback and infrastructure investmentBalancing customer affordability with decarbonization efforts Private Equity
Pressure from LPs and aging portfolio companiesOperational improvement as a competitive advantagePredictions on AI adoption and measurable results Insurance
Impact of inflation, weather events, and inflationary pressuresIncreased focus on business transformation and personalizationDifferentiation through targeted investments in technology
Healthcare
Balancing operational efficiency, growth, and cybersecurityLeveraging AI for efficiency and supplemental decision-makingPredictions on ethical AI use and cyber-resiliency investments High Tech and Software
Transition from efficiency to growth-focused strategiesData-driven decision-making and AI-driven insightsPredictions on capital market movement and deal flow
Manufacturing (Consumer and Industrial Products)
Adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in mid-market manufacturing -AI-enabled automation and operational flexibility Addressing labor shortages and sustainability goals
Financial Services
Accelerating digital transformation and customer experience improvements Opportunities created by a favorable regulatory and interest rate environment Predictions for growth, M&A, and AI adoption in banking
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West Monroe’s leading experts reveal the trends shaping seven major industries in 2025. From the transformative power of AI in manufacturing and healthcare to the clean energy shift in utilities and the growing importance of digital transformation in financial services, this episode highlights the innovations and challenges poised to redefine business landscapes. For more information on our 2025 Industry Outlooks, visit westmonroe.com/2025outlooks In this episode: Energy and Utilities Shift to clean energy and unprecedented load growth Challenges in regulatory pushback and infrastructure investmentBalancing customer affordability with decarbonization efforts Private Equity Pressure from LPs and aging portfolio companiesOperational improvement as a competitive advantagePredictions on AI adoption and measurable results Insurance Impact of inflation, weather events, and inflationary pressuresIncreased focus on business transformation and personalizationDifferentiation through targeted investments in technology Healthcare Balancing operational efficiency, growth, and cybersecurityLeveraging AI for efficiency and supplemental decision-makingPredictions on ethical AI use and cyber-resiliency investments High Tech and Software Transition from efficiency to growth-focused strategiesData-driven decision-making and AI-driven insightsPredictions on capital market movement and deal flow Manufacturing (Consumer and Industrial Products) Adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in mid-market manufacturing -AI-enabled automation and operational flexibility Addressing labor shortages and sustainability goals Financial Services Accelerating digital transformation and customer experience improvements Opportunities created by a favorable regulatory and interest rate environment Predictions for growth, M&A, and AI adoption in banking