Automation strategies: existing theory or ad hoc decisions?
Journal article, 2007
Automating manufacturing systems potentially improves competitiveness. Empirical studies show that the most successful result is achieved when decisions concerning automation are linked to the manufacturing strategies and competitive priorities of the company. It is suggested that automation is regarded as a separate decision group, within the manufacturing strategy content field.
automation decisions
automated manufacturing
manufacturing strategy
manufacturing systems
competitive priorities
international comparison
Author
Mats Winroth
Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Supply and Operations Management
Kristina Säfsten
School of engineering Jönköping university
Johan Stahre
Chalmers, Product and Production Development, Production Systems
International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management
1368-2148 (ISSN) 1741-5195 (eISSN)
Vol. 11 1 98-114Subject Categories
Other Mechanical Engineering
DOI
10.1504/IJMTM.2007.012448