Automation strategies: existing theory or ad hoc decisions?
Artikel i vetenskaplig tidskrift, 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
Författare
Mats Winroth
Chalmers, Teknikens ekonomi och organisation, Supply and Operations Management
Kristina Säfsten
Tekniska högskolan i Jönköping
Johan Stahre
Chalmers, Produkt- och produktionsutveckling, Produktionssystem
International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management
1368-2148 (ISSN) 1741-5195 (eISSN)
Vol. 11 1 98-114Ämneskategorier
Annan maskinteknik
DOI
10.1504/IJMTM.2007.012448