Automation strategies: existing theory or ad hoc decisions?
International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and ManagementPublished 1 January 2007
Mats Winroth, Kristina Säfsten, Johan Stahre
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It is suggested that automation is regarded as a separate decision group, within the manufacturing strategy content field, when decisions concerning automation are linked to the manufacturing strategies and competitive priorities of the company.
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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.
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