Global Industrial and Factory Automation Market Analysis and Forecast (2013 – 2018) 08/03/2013 | Page 12

THE ARC ADVANTAGE An analytical model lies at the core of our process, ensuring logical consistency throughout our research. We complement the model with secondary data and interviews with industry experts to reflect the latest trends. With our final expert validation, we provide you with only the most accurate and actionable intelligence. THE ARC PROCESS Analytical Method 1. Granular breakdown of drivers into factors 2. Validate all factors in terms of their present impact on the market 3. Assign weights to these factors in terms of their relevance and impact on the market 4. Build the Analytical Model ANALYTICAL MODEL Base Method 1. Get a topdown estimate of the market 2. Follow it up with a bottom-up estimate of the market 3. Check forconsistency and new growth factors that are relevant over the next 10 Years 4. Build the Base model BASE MODEL Consolidation Method 1. Granular breakdown of drivers into factors 2. Validate all factors in terms of their present impact on the market. 3. Assign weights to these factors in terms of their relevance and impact on the market. 4. Build the Consolidated Model Delphi Verification 1. Verify the findings of the model with experts from across the value chain 2. Verify the findings with players across small and large enterprises 3. Tweak the model and add new factors 4. Finalize the ARC Model CONSOLIDATED MODEL ARC MODEL IndustryARC | 12