OK, Mike. I see your concern. I see you take pride in what you do professionally. That's a good thing. I had the similar concern when I was young in my profession.
Yes. I agree. Outsourcing has been a concern in this country for quite some time. It applies to most industries. Business forecasters told us 40 some odd years ago that America would become a "service orientated economy". Sorry to say in some ways it has become true. Now you're saying it's getting worse with simplicity of a product.
In my profession as a builder, starting out as a carpenter, and being fortunate to be taught by the best of them. These were hard-core old-timers that called me a nasty name more than a few times. I kept coming back. I learned the trade knowing very well how to cut rafters for a roof. Figure out, make parts, and install stairs -> All of the building. Then in the early 70's I saw buildings starting to be built, or fabricated as we call it, in factories. Then I saw components such as floor decks, roof trusses, stairs, cabinets, etc. being sold. We joked "Put hammer, square, and a level in a guy's hands and they call themselves a carpenter". To sum up, they simplified building. Today customized panelization is the craze. I got into remodeling back in the early 80's, which for the most part is a service and quite the art form that most so called "Carpenters" can't perform. I am finding work. Not making a killing in today's economy, but keeping my head above the water line.
I'm not a Pro in computerization. My only advice is to find something in your field that few know about. I myself would learn how to write apps. I think that will be the craze and money maker.