The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions it should not be interpreted to be Learn more

Paradigm Shift in IndustryDresden 22 February 2001 --Industry is facing a paradigm shift Whereas in the past it was the much praised economies of scale that thanks to a high degree of automation dictated a make-to-stock approach -- a forecast Learn more

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