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Only bar code systems ranked in the top 10 priorities among end users\u2019 27 technology investment areas.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Investment priorities that ranked ahead of bar code systems and other AIDC categories include ERP upgrades, Internet of Things systems and workplace modernization programs. AIDC providers can increase their sales growth by demonstrating AIDC\u2019s role and value in these and other higher-priority initiatives. IoT and ERP initiatives appear to be particularly strong catalysts and opportunities for complementary AIDC investments. \u00a0The study found several disconnects between what AIDC end users and AIDC technology providers say is driving demand, and the demand for various product categories.<\/li>\n<li>At the macro level, the leading influences that are driving enterprise technology investment are improving response times to meet customer requirements, improving product or service quality, recovering from supply chain disruption and supporting enterprise sustainability goals.<\/li>\n<li>RTLS, RFID and biometrics all have relatively stronger growth potential than bar code systems according to end users\u2019 2023 purchasing intentions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The full report includes data and analysis for purchasing intentions on 19 specific AIDC product categories, purchasing intention and enterprise priority data on 27 technology investment areas, AIDC professionals\u2019 growth expectations for multiple AIDC products, use cases and industries, actual and perceived drivers behind technology investment plans, leading obstacles end users face in advancing projects, plus more detailed analysis of leading AIDC buyer roles.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>About the Study<\/li>\n<li>AIDC\u2019s Place in Enterprise Technology Purchasing Plans &amp; Priorities<\/li>\n<li>Drives and Obstacles for Planned Spending<\/li>\n<li>Leading Obstacles to Technology Investments<\/li>\n<li>Examining AIDC Provider Expectations<\/li>\n<li>Insights Into Leading Buyer Personas\n<ul>\n<li>Bar Code Buyers<\/li>\n<li>RFID Buyers<\/li>\n<li>ERP Buyers<\/li>\n<li>IoT Buyers<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturers<\/li>\n<li>Logistics &amp; Distribution Companions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Conclusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Charts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Top 10 Technology Investment Priorities Through 2023 for AIDC Users &amp; Prospects Surveyed<\/li>\n<li>Select Demographic Data for AIDC Industry Respondents<\/li>\n<li>End User Purchasing Intentions Through 2023, Ranked<\/li>\n<li>Expected Changes in AIDC Investment Levels 2022-23, Ranked<\/li>\n<li>End Users\u2019 Spending Plans vs. AIDC Professionals\u2019 Spending Expectations<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise Technology Investment Priorities Through 2023, Ranked<\/li>\n<li>Influences on Enterprise Technology Investment Plans, Ranked<\/li>\n<li>Select Comparison of End User and AIDC Perceptions of End Users\u2019 Technology Investment Influences<\/li>\n<li>End Users\u2019 Leading Obstacles to Technology Investments, Ranked<\/li>\n<li>AIDC Provider Perceptions of Negative Influences on Enterprise Technology Investment, Ranked<\/li>\n<li>AIDC Provider Expectations for Hardware, Software &amp; 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