Motivation to Invest in Advanced Manufacturing Technology

2013 ◽  
Vol 307 ◽  
pp. 437-442
Author(s):  
Josef Hynek ◽  
Václav Janeček
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Manufacturing Technology ◽  
Advanced Manufacturing Technology ◽  
Advanced Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Potential Benefits

This paper presents selected results of postal survey focused on advanced manufacturing technology adoption and utilization that was carried out in the Czech Republic two years ago. We have narrowed our focus on motivation of managers of manufacturing companies to invest in modern technology here. We believe that the most important motives are strongly linked to potential benefits that are associated with particular technology and that is why we have studied various benefits of advanced manufacturing technology and we put it into context of the problems the managers have to face nowadays. Our results show that from this perspective there are many good reasons to invest in modern technology.

CASE STUDIES OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION IN SMALL COMPANIES

2006 ◽  
Vol 03 (02) ◽  
pp. 149-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANDREW T. WALTERS ◽  
HUW MILLWARD ◽  
ALAN LEWIS
Keyword(s):  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Manufacturing Technology ◽  
External Support ◽  
Advanced Manufacturing Technology ◽  
Advanced Manufacturing ◽  
Small Companies ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Support Mechanisms ◽  
The Impact

Issues of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) implementation have been extensively covered in the literature in regard to large companies; however, exclusive examination of the impact of AMT on small companies remains under researched. This examination of ten case study companies demonstrates the potential benefits of AMT use, as each of the companies achieved positive outcomes from AMT. However, the benefits achieved did not always meet the companies' expectations. Analysis of the experiences of the companies indicates the importance of considering the impact of AMT output on the manufacturing process, the levels of pre-existing AMT experience and the availability of external support mechanisms.

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