Automation strategies: existing theory or ad hoc decisions?

Mats Winroth, Kristina Safsten and Johan Stahre

International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 2007, vol. 11, issue 1, 98-114

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: automation decisions; manufacturing strategy; international comparison; manufacturing systems; automated manufacturing; competitive priorities. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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