ARC’s Trusted Role in the Industrial Technology Ecosystem

ARC Advisory Group holds a unique position of influence in the energy, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. Our reach extends across digital media, industry events, and executive engagements – all enabling us to shape and inform the market in ways few others can match.

High-Impact Digital Presence

ARC’s thought leadership reaches hundreds of thousands of professionals each year through our online platforms. Our flagship website ARCweb.com alone attracts over 100,000 engaged sessions annually, delivering daily industry news, insights, and analysis that decision-makers rely on. We also publish Logistics Viewpoints, a leading supply chain and logistics blog with a broad global readership. On social media, ARC connects with an ever-growing community of experts – including over 20,000 LinkedIn followers and an active YouTube channel (5,000+ subscribers and 100,000+ views per year) featuring hundreds of interviews, webinars, and presentations by industry executives and ARC analysts. This robust digital reach cements ARC’s status as a go-to source of industry knowledge and trend leadership.

Deep Research and Market Intelligence

At the core of ARC’s influence is our unmatched depth of research. We have built and maintain a comprehensive database of 2,000 technology supplier profiles, tracking the key players across automation, IT/OT, and industrial markets. Our analysts conduct over 10,000 executive briefings and interviews each year with industry leaders – from plant managers and CIOs to CEOs – ensuring that ARC’s insights are continually refreshed with real-world perspectives. We also run numerous industry surveys annually to quantify trends and benchmark best practices. This ongoing, rigorous research process gives ARC a 360° view of market dynamics and customer needs, allowing us to provide analysis that is both data-driven and rich with insider intelligence.

Global Events and Community Engagement:

ARC actively brings the industry together. We host multiple ARC Industry Forums and Summits each year in North America, Europe, and Asia, where hundreds of executives and practitioners gather to share experiences and drive innovation. Our annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum (celebrating its 30th year) is widely regarded as a must-attend event for industry leaders. In addition to our own events, ARC analysts speak at 100+ conferences and trade shows around the world every year, engaging with thousands of professionals in person. These face-to-face interactions – from keynote speeches to panel moderations and workshops – reinforce ARC’s role as a connector, facilitator, and thought leader in the global industrial community.

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Trusted by Industry Leaders

Most major industrial and technology companies are ARC clients or partners, relying on our research and advice to make important decisions. We proudly serve a broad spectrum of Fortune 1000 companies and innovative startups alike. Our client list includes household names in manufacturing, energy, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and technology. Companies such as 3M, BASF, ExxonMobil, Dow, Eli Lilly, Nestlé, Shell, and many others have turned to ARC for strategic guidance. On the solution supplier side, industry leaders including Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Amazon Web Services, PTC, Honeywell, Microsoft, ABB, and SAP engage with ARC for market intelligence and advisory services. These trusted relationships, built over decades, give ARC a unique dual perspective – we understand both the needs of end users and the capabilities of suppliers – enabling us to provide balanced, well-informed guidance to all stakeholders.

Proven Track Record of Impact

The value of ARC’s influence is best reflected in the words of our clients and community members. Executives frequently praise the actionable nature of ARC’s research and the high-impact networking at ARC events:

  • "I have lost count of how many times I have been to Orlando - but it almost feels like coming home. Always a fantastic chance at the ARC Advisory Group Forum to connect with customers, partners, and analysts, hear their challenges, and discuss how Industrial AI drives real impact." – Axel Lorenz, CEO Process Automation, Siemens
  • “ARC’s Industry Forum is an annual pilgrimage for operations leaders in global industrial companies and their technology vendors who want to share best practices, stay on top of emerging trends, and catch up with old friends.” – Mark Mirsky, GVP Global Sales Strategy, Blue Yonder
  • “We find ARC to be one of our most helpful research partners. They respond with substantive information that helps us improve our business performance.” – Tom Franklin, Director, Energy Industry Advisory, TCS

These testimonials – along with many more on our Client Testimonials page – illustrate how ARC’s influence translates into real-world results for our clients. From guiding strategy at the world’s largest industrial firms to spotlighting emerging innovators, ARC’s market presence and expertise are catalysts for informed decision-making and industry progress.

ARC’s Influence Is Your Advantage

Whether you’re an industrial end user seeking unbiased advice, a technology supplier aiming to understand your market positioning, a service provider looking to anticipate industry shifts, or a financial analyst evaluating market opportunities – partnering with ARC means plugging into the industry’s most respected knowledge network. Leverage our unparalleled reach, data, and experience to stay ahead of the curve and drive success in the dynamic world of industrial technology. 

Learn more about ARC’s services and how our insights can empower your business at ARCweb.com, or contact us for a consultation.