CapEx optimization is no longer a choice but a must have. Long-term investments are urgently needed in today’s rapidly changing landscape and CapEx projects need to be reliable, innovative and highly efficient to drive organizations into the future. Our survey respondents showcased the opportunities these projects present to unlock potential. However, it is important to understand exactly why there is a drive for future CapEx Projects.

The world is changing, and so are the priorities of business leaders. Our survey showed the top drivers when it comes to future CapEx projects are supply chain resilience (53%), transformation of business (52.5%) and sustainability (46.5%).

Businesses are strategically aligning their investments with resilience, innovation and sustainability – three critical pillars for navigating challenges with the current economic and environmental landscape. By prioritizing these drivers, companies aim to future-proof their operations, enhance competitiveness, and meet evolving stakeholder expectations, signalling a shift towards more forward-thinking and sustainable business practices.

The drive is evident. However, organizations must have a process for budgeting their CapEx to continue to grow in a profitable way. Survey respondents were asked to share exactly how much their organization is planning to spend on CapEx from 2025 to 2027. The majority (70.5%) are budgeting for 10% to 30%. Notably, not a single responding said less.

Leaders are clearly optimistic about their growth prospects, but they have not lost sight of the importance of having a solid budgeting process. In fact, when asked how important CapEx management is to their organizations, just 2% answered not important. The rest of the responses were split between very important (45.5%) and somewhat important (52.5%). The focus is on growth and supporting long-term success. This reflects the strategic mindset where businesses understand the balance between investing for the future and ensuring those investments are managed effectively.

As industries stand at the crossroads of unprecedented challenges and opportunities, the strategic importance of CapEx optimization has never been more evident. Our survey findings paint a clear picture: businesses are not just acknowledging the need for capital investments; they are embracing it with vigour and vision. The race to optimize CapEx is on, and it promises to reshape industries, redefine competitiveness, and unlock new frontiers of growth in an ever-evolving global landscape.