Rockwell Automation has released a new white paper that explores how companies can gain a competitive advantage by increasing their standards and regulations involvement. The paper, A Perspective on Standards: A Tool for Global Competitive Survival in an Increasingly Complex Regulatory World, features executive viewpoints from leading standards, trade and conformity assessment organizations on why standards and regulations are important to global business, and why industry should care.“Never has it been more important that corporate leadership pays attention as standards have become critical to a business' ability to compete and survive in an increasingly regulated and complex global marketplace,” said Sujeet Chand, chief technology officer, Rockwell Automation. “As manufacturing automation becomes more global and seeks consistent solutions in different geographies, standards become increasingly more important and can significantly impact a company's profitability and competitiveness.”Download the whitepaper