Abstract
The objective of this study is to assess the critical factors which influence adoption of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMTs) and identify hurdles and barriers which prevent small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from accomplishing the desired goals of AMTs utilization. The proposed framework has synthesized previous studies and integrated related studies through conducting a comprehensive literature review. This paper is a theoretical construction that synthesizes previous studies, and centers on three contexts (Environmental, Organizational, and Technological) which influence adoption of AMTs. This model can provide managers with practical solutions through granting in-depth understanding of whole internal, external, and technological environments, and awarding empirical insight into overcoming barriers to the adoption and implementation of AMT and other process innovations in manufacturing organizations.
Highlights
Complexity, dynamism, and uncertainty have become dominant characteristics of recent competition patterns which resulted in a demand-diversified market with more multifaceted products (Singh et al, 2010)
This study comprehensively reviews 10 factors, categorized in three contexts, which influence the adoption of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMTs) by small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
This framework can be employed by business managers to address questions before making decisions on AMT adoption, such as: why should we adopt AMT? Is it reasonable strategic decision for our organization? What are the expected obstacles and benefits?
Summary
Complexity, dynamism, and uncertainty have become dominant characteristics of recent competition patterns which resulted in a demand-diversified market with more multifaceted products (Singh et al, 2010). SMEs should re-assess their manufacturing processes and strategies and indispensably they should define an environment which is the result of integration of latest manufacturing strategies and business processes. Passes a wide group of computer-controlled technologies, which have been introduced within the past two decades It happened because of new achievements in information technology. AMT basically refers to technologies related to manufacturing process Such technologies are employed to store and control data to reduce process variability and product changeover costs, which would lead to enhancement in both product quality and productivity. The resultant framework categorized the determining factors in AMT adoption under three main dimensions: Organizational, Environmental, and Technological context (Figure 1).This outline may deliver a theoretical basis for further empirical and quantitative study. This article should be of importance for both practitioner and decisionmakers, and for future empirical studies in this field
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