Approaches to the factory of the future: an empirical taxonomy
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The ruling patterns of technology usage are characterized by examining technological investments among 202 manufacturers. The identified patterns imply that manufacturers have similar technological strategies. The use of advanced manufacturing technologies (AMTs) is also measured by developing scales, which are found to be reliable. Several existing hypotheses are also tested on the relationships between AMT investments and plant size, level of integration, industry, and performance.
Publication Name: Journal of Operations Management
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0272-6963
Year: 1996
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Unlocking the potential of advanced manufacturing technologies
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A study aimed at examining the effects of the interaction between technology and infrastructure on performance revealed that investments in manufacturing infrastructure generally has a positive relationship with performance. The study used hierarchichal regression analysis to determine performance which is evaluated by three different variables, namely profit, growth and flexibility. Data were gathered from 202 manufacturing plants with high investments in technology.
Publication Name: Journal of Operations Management
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0272-6963
Year: 1997
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