• The value proposition of the automation must be based on measurable improvements in the Return on Assets from the assets it controls.• The automation must facilitate a Continuous Improvement culture.• Flawless Execution of the automation strategy is the mandate.• Everything that should be automated will be automated.• The vision will deliver the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.• A Common Infrastructure based on standards.• No artificial Barriers to Information such as gateways or linking devices.Source: “Collaborative Process Automation Systems,” Martin Hollender, 2010, International Society of Automation, from a section written by Dave Woll, ARC Advisory Group Inc.
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