The document discusses the state of the automation market and provides outlooks and opportunities across various industries and technologies. It notes that while the market experienced double digit growth for three years, orders have recently declined. However, there are signs the recovery has begun. It identifies various business drivers and regional opportunities. The services sector and emerging technologies like production management software are areas that offer suppliers good growth opportunities.
2. State of the Automation Markets Well established supplier base High barriers to market entry Declining markets after realizing double digit growth for three straight years Suppliers backlogs are shrinking as new orders drop (have we bottomed out?) Customers focused on lower prices as they see suppliers capacity utilization dwindling There are signs that the recovery has begun but is it sustainable?
3. Do You Feel the Current Manufacturing Recovery is Sustainable? Yes No Maybe/Dont Know
4. Automation Market Drivers Economic Uncertainty Changing Workforce Demographics Energy Management initiatives Asset Lifecycle Management initiatives Increasing importance of safety/security Todays Business Drivers Demand Rethinking
5. Short-Term Automation Market Outlook Declining shipments to developed countries Slower growth from developing countries Ongoing price pressures Increasing focus on aftermarket services in the developed countries Increasing focus on emerging markets Suppliers Who Dont Rethink Their Business Model are Going to be Left Behind
6. Regional Market Overview The Middle East, China, & India Offer Suppliers the Greatest Opportunities for Growth
8. Process Industry Market Outlook Automation Expenditures will Return to Growth Across all the Major Process Industries Over the Next 5 Years
9. Process Industry Market Opportunities The Electric Power, Upstream Oil & Gas, & Chemical Markets Provide Suppliers the Greatest Opportunites Over the Next 5 Years
10. Hybrid Industry Market Outlook Automation Expenditures will Return to Growth Across all the Hybrid Industries Over the Next 5 Years
11. Hybrid Industry Market Opportunities The Food & Beverage and Life Sciences Markets Both Provide Suppliers Significant Opportunities Over the Next 5 Years
12. Discrete Industry Market Outlook Automation Expenditures will Return to Growth Across all the Major Discrete Industries Over the Next 5 Years
13. Discrete Industry Market Opportunities The Machinery & Automotive Markets Provide Suppliers the Greatest Opportunities in the Discrete Industries
14. Process & Hybrid Industry Market Outlook by Technology Production Management Software Solutions will Lead the Growth in the Process & Hybrid Industries Over the Next 5 Years
15. Process & Hybrid Industry Market Opportunities by Technology The DCS & Production Management Markets Provide Suppliers the Greatest Opportunities Over the Next 5 Years
16. Discrete Industry Market Outlook by Technology Production Management Software Solutions will Lead the Growth in the Discrete Industries Over the Next 5 Years
17. Discrete Industry Market Opportunities by Technology The PLM & CPM Markets Provide Suppliers the Greatest Opportunities Over the Next 5 Years in the Discrete Industries
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