Compete on a global scale

June 10, 2006
It's said that U.S. machine builders are getting squeezed on performance by the Europeans, and being squeezed by the Asians on cost. Is this true of your industry segment
Yes No If yes, tell us whyDo you believe that North American standards simply will evolve to be duplicates of European standards?
Yes No If yes, tell us whySome of the OEMs in this article endorse and use remote diagnostics to provide after-sales support. Do you?
Yes No If yes, tell us whyDoes it accomplish what you need?
Yes No If yes, tell us whyIs your company a member of a trade goup?
Yes No If yes, tell us which onesIf you belong to a trade group, do you agree with these OEMs about the value it brings?
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