Industries

This series features novel business approaches and innovations in the retail space. It is a set of profiles that illustrate the trends offering holistic and interactive experiences for customers as well as convenience and benefits to retailers. To develop a business ecosystem that delivers high customer engagement, companies are investing in advanc...

In this second annual Frost & Sullivan IoT user survey, we begin to gain a longitudinal understanding of continuity and change. A total of 606 respondents participated in the survey conducted in Q3 2022, with IT and Business Decision makers responsible for Respondents representing a range of industries, organization sizes, and global regions. ...

This study features emerging Trend Opportunity Profiles that share novel business outlooks in the form of models, which offer convenience to customers and profit to owners through advanced technology usage, increased digital presence, and strategic collaborations. With a shift to convenience and ease of access as the focal point for consumers, c...

The year 2023 will begin with three disruptive forces already playing out. The first is inflationary pressure on wages. The global labor market is expected to remain tight due to aging workforces and stringent immigration policies. The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on labor force turnover rates will keep price inflation higher than pre-pandemic l...

The climate emergency and the intrinsic link between resources and energy in the circular economy escalated in 2022 because of geopolitical chaos. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine fueled a rapid increase in energy prices and supply chain disruptions, which has led to collaboration across key industry verticals to develop innovative technologies and s...

Frost & Sullivan’s Nutrition & Wellness program area tracks the ingredients and related technologies associated with agriculture, personal health, and well-being. These ingredients include agrochemicals, food additives, human and animal nutrition ingredients, and functional and active ingredients for personal care and home care applications. T...

Europe continues to be the leading market for electric vehicles. BEVs are considered ‘clean’ innovations where tech gadgets render high-tech attributes when compared to ICEs. Frost & Sullivan assessed new customer attitudes and preferences for alternative vehicles and powertrains by vehicle segment and key demographics. Frost & Sullivan carried...

Materials science is at the core of every industry, as its innovations will lead to more sustainable manufacturing practices. In this study, we explore sustainable materials, their types, and the innovation observed across several industries. Sustainable materials are classified as follows: 1) Organic Material 2) Natural Biodegradable Polym...

Personal protective equipment (PPE) has become the main talking point due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as the pandemic radically shifted the focus of PPE's manufacturing, procuring, and use. Today, as the PPE industry struggles with pricing pressures, growing inflation, and global economic uncertainties, winners will offer strategic product differe...