Plunkett's Manufacturing & Robotics Industry Trends, Statistics and Analysis 2014 (Summary)

PLUNKETT?S MANUFACTURING & ROBOTICS INDUSTRY TRENDS & STATISTICS 2014
Key Features:
-Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
-Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
-Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry
Pages: 81
Statistical Tables Provided: 38
Geographic Focus: Global
A condensed market research report excerpted from Plunkett?s Manufacturing & Robotics Industry Almanac 2014, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and vital statistical tables. You will gain significant insights that can help you shape your own strategy for business development, product development and investments.
-How is the industry evolving?
-How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
-How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
-What is the size of the market now and in the future?
Contents, Statistics, Forecasts and Analysis Include:
Major Trends Affecting the Manufacturing & Robotics Industry
1)Introduction to the Manufacturing and Robotics Industry
2)Industrial Robots and Factory Automation
3)Service Robots in Industry, Health Care, Defense and Logistics
4)U.S. Automobile Exports Soar
5)Global Growth in Manufacturing and Trade Requires Investment by Emerging Nations
6)Regional Trade Centers Will Evolve to Boost Manufacturing and Logistics
7)Introduction to the Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry
8)Pros and Cons of Outsourcing & Offshoring
9)Nearshoring and Reshoring Keep Operations Closer to Home
10)Globalization Impacts Apparel: Wages Rise in China/Vietnam, Cambodia and Other Countries Gain Market Share
11)The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Made Elsewhere
12)Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) and Contract Electronics Manufacturing Expected to Improve in 2013
13)Outsourcing of Automobile Component Manufacturing/Design
Manufacturing & Robotics Industry Statistics
1)Manufacturing & Robotics Overview
2)Quarterly After-Tax Profits, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 2009-1st Quarter 2013
3)Selected Financial Data, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 1st Quarter 2012-1st Quarter 2013
4)Sales & Net Income After-Tax, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations: 2002-1st Quarter 2013
5)Sales & Operating Profits, U.S. Manufacturing Corporations, by Industry: 1st Quarter 2012-1st Quarter 2013
6)Value Added to U.S. Economy by Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of GDP: 1947-2012
7)All Manufacturing Employees, U.S.: Monthly, January 1939-June 2013
8)Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, as a Percentage of all Private Industry Employment: 1947-2013
9)Employment in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector, by Industry: 2006-2012
10)Manufacturing Output vs. Employment, U.S.: 1980-2013
11)Employment & Productivity in the Manufacturing Sector, U.S.: 1950-2011
12)Output per Hour in Manufacturing Sector, U.S. & Select Foreign Countries: 1980-2011
13)Gross Output in the Wood & Nonmetallic Mineral Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2000-2011
14)Gross Output in the Primary Metals & Fabricated Metal Products Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2000-2011
15)Gross Output in the Machinery Manufacturing Industry, U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2011
16)Gross Output in the Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing Industry: Selected Years, 2000-2011
17)Gross Output in the Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components Manufacturing Industry: Selected Years, 2000-2011
18)Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2000-2011
19)Gross Output in the Food, Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2000-2011