Systems of Execution and the Consulting Opportunity: Redefining Enterprise Transformation in the Age of Autonomous Execution

The age of Systems of Execution (SoE) is upon us, where intelligent, autonomous platforms do not just inform decisions but act on them in real time. This shift is rendering traditional systems and static consulting models obsolete. Enterprises now demand real-time orchestration, dynamic workflows, and embedded intelligence across functions. As this transformation accelerates, consulting firms are being called to move beyond strategy and become orchestrators of scalable, AI-powered solutions.

This Everest Group Viewpoint unpacks how SoE is reshaping enterprise operating models and catalyzing a once-in-a-generation transformation in the consulting industry. It explores emerging client demands such as dynamic decision execution, autonomous workflows, and AI-first operating models. It also highlights service lines where these expectations are most prominent, ranging from risk and governance to talent consulting, and outlines the investments firms must make to stay competitive. The report provides a strategic lens into how consulting providers can lead in the SoE economy, and what it takes to drive sustainable enterprise transformation in this new era.