TY - JOUR
T1 - Case studies of advanced manufacturing technology implementation in small companies
AU - Walters, Andrew T.
AU - Millward, Huw
AU - Lewis, Alan
PY - 2006/6
Y1 - 2006/6
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Advanced manufacturing technology
KW - small companies
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=47849103884&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1142/S0219877006000752
DO - 10.1142/S0219877006000752
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:47849103884
SN - 0219-8770
VL - 3
SP - 149
EP - 169
JO - International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management
JF - International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management
IS - 2
ER -