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Why is the Automation market declining?
Sep 11, 2000 10:55 am, by Jim Pinto
Subject : Information
from the Automation List dept.
Text :
Automation Listers : Industrial automation markets are declining and have been for a few years. As a result, all the majors are all scrambling, looking for new markets, mergers and consolidation as a means to survive. My recent articles on this subject have stirred up a lot of discussion. I have had several related e-mails about the points I raised. I'd like to particularly thank Doug Jensen, Chief Scientist, Information Technologies Directorate, The MITRE Corp., whose recent e-discussions stimulated a Q&A format and renewed thinking in my latest article : "Why is Industrial Automation Declining?" Why are industrial markets not growing? Why are margins shrinking? Is the decline temporary? Is the malaise worldwide? I hope this article helps to answer these questions. You can review this article on the web at : http://www.jimpinto.com/writings/iadecline.html I'll appreciate comments and suggestions. Cheers: jim ----------/ Jim Pinto email : jim@jimpinto.com web: www.JimPinto.com San Diego, CA., USA ----------/
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