The South African Chemical Sector is Experiencing Robust Growth.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c61648) has announced the addition of the new Frost & Sullivan report "Customer Satisfaction Analysis for Automation and Control Solutions in the South African Chemical Sector" to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan service titled Customer Satisfaction Analysis for Automation and Control Solutions in the South African Chemical Sector provides an analysis of the A&C solution market in the South African chemical sector. The survey highlights the current consumer behaviour based on their selection criteria, the existing relationships between A&C solution providers and chemical companies and the decision-making process within chemical companies. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following technologies: distributed control systems A distributed control system (DCS) refers to a control system usually of a manufacturing system, process or any kind of dynamic system, in which the controller elements are not central in location (like the brain) but are distributed throughout the system with each component (DCS (1) See also DSC. (2) Digital Cross-connect System) A network switching and grooming device used by telecom carriers. See digital cross-connect. ), programmable logic controllers See PLC. (hardware) Programmable Logic Controller - (PLC) A device used to automate monitoring and control of industrial plant. Can be used stand-alone or in conjunction with a SCADA or other system. (PLC), human machine interfaces (HMI (Human Machine Interface) The user interface in a manufacturing or process control system. It provides a graphics-based visualization of an industrial control and monitoring system. ) and supervisory control and data acquisition (application) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition - (SCADA) Systems are used in industry to monitor and control plant status and provide logging facilities. SCADA systems are highly configurable, and usually interface to the plant via PLCs. (SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) A process control application that collects data from sensors and machines on the shop floor or in remote locations and sends them to a central computer for management and control. ). Market Sectors Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research: * Base chemicals * Intermediate chemicals * Chemical end-products * Specialty end-products Technologies The following technologies are covered in this research: * Distributed control systems (DCS) * Programmable logic controllers (PLC) * Human machine interfaces (HMI) * Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Areas covered: * Purchasing Process Purchasing Purchasing is the formal process of buying goods and services. The Purchasing Process can vary from one organization to another but there are some key elements that are common throughout The process usually starts with a 'Demand' or requirements * Supplier Selection Criteria and Introduction to Purchasing Decision * Purchasing Needs * Service Provider Assessment * Detailed Satisfaction Analysis Market Overview Robust Growth in the South African Chemical Sector Creates Growth Opportunities for A&C Solution Providers A recent Frost & Sullivan study was conducted to provide an understanding of the strategic adjustments that are required by automation and control (A&C) solution providers that are active in the chemical sector in South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. . End users surveyed included 25 chemical companies, selected because of their market share in the sector. The South African chemical sector is experiencing robust growth. In 2005, the chemicals industry contributed approximately 5 per cent to South Africa's GDP GDP (guanosine diphosphate): see guanine. and 25 per cent to its manufacturing output. This has led to robust demand for A&C solution products, as improving efficiency and productivity have become a necessity. "The prospect of increasing exports, the maturity of several automated plants and the increased consumption of local chemical products are the main factors driving investments in A&C solutions," notes the analyst of this research service. "Moreover, with chemical companies now focusing on exports, the need to improve efficiency and productivity are resulting in strong demand for A&C solution products." Focus on Competitive Pricing and After-sale Support Essential Findings revealed that 48.3 per cent of A&C solutions purchased in 2006 were for retrofit applications. This indicates that engineering managers and other process controllers use A&C solution products until they become mature, which can extend from five to ten years. It also explains the relatively low investments in A&C solution products. Only a slight majority of A&C solution products are used for new installations and this trend is likely to persist in Verb 1. persist in - do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop; "We continued our research into the cause of the illness"; "The landlord persists in asking us to move" continue the future. "Respondents ranked the quality and reliability of the solution products, technology compatibility, price competitiveness and customer service as the main factors that influenced their choice of an A&C solution provider," remarks the analyst. "To register growth in this market, A&C solution providers will need to efficiently combine these key criteria." Besides, the majority of chemical companies remarked that they were unlikely to change their current A&C solution provider, owing to owing to prep. Because of; on account of: I couldn't attend, owing to illness. owing to prep → debido a, por causa de the additional costs involved in doing so. Moreover, end users were of the view that A&C solution providers were failing to offer good-quality customer service. Longer delivery times and the non-availability of critical spare parts Spare parts, also referred to as Service Parts is a term used to indicate extra parts available and in proximity to the mechanical item, such as a automobile, boat, engine, for which they might be used. Spare parts are also called “spares. are other factors that are likely to hamper the demand for A&C solution products. In this scenario, A&C solution providers that offer compatible solution products at a competitive price and provide robust after-sale support are expected to improve their market share. 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