Germany, Nov. 26 -- Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, unveiled new global research titled "Open vs. Closed: The $11.28M Question for Industrial Leaders." The report reveals that closed industrial automation systems are quietly eroding competitiveness, costing mid-sized organizations an average of 7.5% of their revenue. The research, conducted by Global Analysts firm Omdia, highlights how these costs stem from operational inefficiencies, downtime, compliance retrofits, and delayed production, issues often masked by the perceived reliability of legacy automation systems. For large enterprises, losses average $45.18 million, while smaller manufacturers face even steeper proportional impacts, losing up to 25% of annual reve...