Do your modernization initiatives rely on discretionary budgeting, or strategic budgeting?

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Discretionary budgeting11%

Strategic budgeting59%

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Other (please explain in the comments)

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Director in Manufacturing2 years ago

It’s definitely strategic however in a downturn it usually has the largest % reduction first and from my experience doesn’t snap back during recovery as fast as it was reduced

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