Market trajectory
The market for low-code process platforms used in industrial operations continues double-digit expansion. Our model places the segment on a 27–30% compound annual growth rate to 2029, with manufacturing among the fastest-adopting verticals as multi-site operators seek to standardise approvals, maintenance and intake workflows.
| Segment | 2026 adoption (surveyed) | Planned within 18 months |
|---|---|---|
| Approvals & sign-off automation | 46% | +22% |
| Maintenance / asset request apps | 38% | +19% |
| Project & intake tracking | 41% | +17% |
Adoption drivers
- Consolidation of spreadsheet- and email-based processes onto governed platforms.
- Integration with incumbent CRM and ERP estates rather than rip-and-replace.
- Pressure to produce operational reporting from live data rather than month-end consolidation.
Halvern view
For multi-site manufacturers, the question has shifted from whether to adopt a low-code operations layer to how quickly it can be governed at scale.
We expect low-code operations platforms to become a default expectation in multi-site manufacturing within roughly two years.