Operations Advisory Market Report 2025

The operations advisory market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $286.23 billion in 2024 to $297.33 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to globalization of businesses, market dynamics and competition, economic fluctuations, regulatory changes, industry-specific challenges.

The operations advisory market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $351.14 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to digital transformation, sustainability and ESG compliance, resilience planning, supply chain optimization, strategic cost management. Major trends in the forecast period include remote work optimization, evolving regulatory compliance, supply chain optimization, integration of AI and automation, customer-centric operations.

The growth of the operations advisory market is being significantly propelled by the increased number of startups. Startups, characterized as early-stage entrepreneurial initiatives, often seek operations advisory to develop a business structure capable of handling growth and adapting to diverse market situations. According to the US Small Business Administration, the USA witnessed 33.2 million startups in 2022, marking a notable increase of 700,000 compared to 2021. This surge in startup numbers is expected to drive the operations advisory market.

The swift pace of digital transformation is anticipated to drive the growth of the operations advisory market in the coming years. Digital transformation refers to the process of utilizing digital technology to fundamentally change how organizations operate, deliver value to customers, and compete in the marketplace. In this context, operations advisory provides the strategic guidance and practical support necessary to navigate the challenges associated with change, enabling businesses to fully realize the benefits of their digital initiatives. For example, in February 2023, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, an India-based government agency, reported that there were 8,840 crore digital payment transactions in the financial year 2021-22, up from 5,554 crore transactions in the previous financial year. Consequently, the rapid digital transformation is expected to propel the growth of the operations advisory market.

A key trend in the operations advisory market is the integration of technological advancements. Major companies in the market are actively incorporating technology into operations advisory practices to gain a competitive advantage. For instance, in March 2023, FTI Consulting partnered with NetDocuments to launch a technology platform that provides clients with flexible and integrated native cloud-based solutions for legal department functions such as document and content management. This move reflects the industry trend of leveraging technology to enhance advisory services.

Strategic partnerships are also a prevalent approach adopted by major companies in the operations advisory market. By forming partnerships, companies aim to enhance their capabilities and achieve mutual benefits. For instance, in January 2023, Bain & Company announced a partnership with Schneider Electric, combining Schneider Electric's proficiency in carbon mitigation and energy use modifications with Bain & Company's advisory skills in decarbonization. This collaboration demonstrates the shared expertise of the firms in driving clients' sustainability goals.

In November 2023, Accenture Plc acquired Solnet, a New Zealand-based company providing advisory, migration expertise, and cloud-native development services. This acquisition expands Accenture's infrastructure engineering and local cloud expertise, enabling customers to leverage a comprehensive spectrum of IT skills for digital transformation.

Major companies operating in the operations advisory market include Accenture plc, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, KPMG International Cooperative, McKinsey & Company Inc., Boston Consulting Group Inc., Bain & Company Inc., AT Kearney Inc., Ernst & Young Ltd., PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, Riveron LLC, Oliver Wyman Group Inc., Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc., Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company, Fujitsu Limited, HCL Technologies Limited, Infosys Limited, International Business Machines Corporation, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, The Hackett Group Inc., PWC Strategy& US LLC, Guidehouse Inc., Altman Solon LLC, DeciBio Consulting LLC.

North America was the largest region in the strategy advisory market in 2024. Western Europe was the strategy advisory market report second-largest region in the strategy advisory market. The regions covered in the operations advisory market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the operations advisory market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Operations advisory involves the process of enhancing the effectiveness of the entire value chain by developing and implementing goal-oriented operational and service delivery models, executing cost-cutting initiatives, and streamlining business procedures.

The main types of operations advisory product categories include financial advisory, technology advisory, strategy advisory, HR (human resource) advisory, and manufacturing. Financial advisory comprises a group of knowledgeable experts who provide guidance on effective money and asset management, and it is utilized in operations advisory for managing working capital. Operations advisory services cater to enterprises of various sizes, including large enterprises and small and medium enterprises. The operations advisory field spans across industries such as aerospace and defense, BFSI (banking, financial services, and insurance), healthcare, IT (information technology) and telecom, construction and mining, automotive, entertainment and media, chemicals and materials, consumer goods, durables, retail, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, and others.

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The operations advisory market includes revenues earned by entities by providing advisory and assistance such as legal operations advisory and technical advisory for improving the operational performances of various companies. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

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