Do your operations only work because you're in the room? You're not alone. We surveyed 1,550 operations professionals to understand the state of operational excellence in 2026. The findings reveal a critical gap between what leaders prioritize and what actually drives operational durability.
In this report you’ll learn:
- Why efficiency remains your #1 priority and #2 biggest challenge and what actually closes the gap
- How 61% of operations teams lack the visibility to catch deviations before they escalate into crises
- Why 76% rely on manual workarounds and how to build institutional durability that survives turnover and change
Access the full report and see how operational leaders are building systems that run without them.