1. Definition of Smart Manufacturing
2. Siemens' Deployments in Smart Manufacturing
2.1. Siemens' Deployment in Information Control
2.1.1 Strong Foothold of PROFINET Protocol
2.2 Siemens' Deployment in Software Applications
2.2.1 Extensive Deployment in MES
2.2.2 Growing Importance of Siemens' PLM
2.2.3 Siemens' Rapid Move into Big Data Market with Camstar
3. Siemens' M&A Strategies
4. Conclusion
4.1 Siemens' Efforts to Develop Dual-Core Competencies
4.2 Build and Consolidate Partnerships with Factories
4.3 Aggressive M&A Activities for Quick Entry into System Integration Market
4.4 Vendors Can Enhance Strategic Partnerships to Gain Market Share
Appendix
Glossary of Terms
List of Companies

Definition and aspects of smart manufacturing

Siemens' deployments in smart manufacturing, covering information control and software applications; also included are the company's two solutions: TIA (Totally Integrated Automation) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)

Summary of Siemens' M&A, joint venture, strategic alliances, and sell-off activities for Smart Manufacturing
 

Figure 1: Aspects of Smart Manufacturing
Figure 2: Siemens' Smart Manufacturing Solutions
Figure 3: Number of Areas Covered by Foreign MES Vendors
Figure 4: Demonstration of the Siemens Camstar Semiconductor Suite
Figure 5: Siemens' Smart Manufacturing Solutions

Table 1: Comparison of Industrial Ethernet Networks
Table 2: Foreign MES Vendors' Business Coverage
Table 3: Foreign PLM Vendors' Business Coverage
Table 4: Siemens' M&A, Joint Venture, Strategic Alliances, and Sell-off Activities for Smart Manufacturing