Impact Of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Research Articles

The Impact of Advanced Manufacturing Technology on Achieving Competitive Advantage: A Field Study at Foodstuff Manufactories in the Capital Municipality of Sana’a

The study aimed to investigate the impact of advanced manufacturing technology on comparative advantage of foodstuff manufactories in the Capital Municipality of Sana’a. Using an analytical approach, data were collected from a sample of 90 employees through a questionnaire. The data were analyzed using inferential statistical methods applied with SPSS software. The findings revealed a positive influence of advanced manufacturing technology on the competitive advantage of foodstuff manufacturers in the Capital Municipality of Sana’a. The study also revealed that information technology dimension was the most influential factor affecting the competitive advantage of foodstuff manufactories, while the design and engineering dimension had the least impact. Based on these findings, the study recommends further strengthening the application of advanced manufacturing technology in foodstuff manufactories in the Capital Municipality of Sana’a. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of robust supervision of the implemented manufacturing systems to ensure product quality. The study underscores the need for higher focus on the quality of raw materials used in the manufacturing process.

The impact of advanced manufacturing technology, sensing and analytics capabilities, and planning comprehensiveness on sustained competitive advantage: The moderating role of environmental uncertainty

Studies have shown that digital manufacturing is a key factor in sustained competitive advantage (SCA). However, few studies have investigated how SCA is affected by advanced manufacturing technology (AMT), analytics capability (AC), sensing capability (SC), and planning comprehensiveness (PC) in an uncertain environment. We developed a conceptual model based on dynamic capabilities theory and the resource-based view to empirically investigate the effects of AMT, AC, SC, and PC on SCA. In addition, our research model tested whether environmental uncertainty moderated the effects of these factors using data from 200 validated surveys completed by senior managers of firms in the clothing and textile industry in China. Our results revealed that all four factors positively influenced SCA, and that environmental uncertainty positively moderated their impact, supporting our research model. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of these findings.

The impact of advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) application on product innovation performance: a model of mediated moderated effect

PurposeDrawing on the integration of the knowledge-based theory and the resource orchestration theory, this study aims to develop a moderated mediation model on how design/manufacturing/administrative advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) influences product innovation performance. The authors hypothesized that the absorption capacity could mediate the AMT-innovation performance link and that design–manufacturing integration (DMI) could positively moderate the mediating effect of the absorption capacity.Design/methodology/approachTo test the hypothesis, the authors conducted a mail survey of equipment manufacturing firms and obtained 302 valid responses for data analysis. Both hierarchical regression and bootstrapping analysis were conducted to empirically test the research model.FindingsIt is revealed that the absorption capacity partially mediated the effect of AMT on innovation and that DMI enhanced the mediated effect. Specifically, the mediating effect of the absorption capacity was more substantial and significant when DMI was high. However, the mediating effect of the absorption capacity was weaker and insignificant when DMI was low.Originality/valueOverall, this study contributes to the AMT theory on innovation by identifying the absorption capacity and DMI as two key factors that elucidate why and under what conditions AMT affects innovation. Moreover, this study advises managers that besides developing AMT, firms should cultivate a strong DMI, which directs the absorption capacity toward converting the valuable knowledge in firms’ capital equipment into increased innovation performance.

Simulation Analysis of Dynamic Feedback Correlation Between Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and Product Innovation Performance

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Decoupling the influence of eco-sustainability motivations in the adoption of the green industrial IoT and the impact of advanced manufacturing technologies

The Internet of Things (IoT) has integrated the digital and physical world, along with cognitive decision-making abilities that would not require human participation. It also represents the future trend and the next global revolution unfolding in a green industrial environment. This study aimed to decouple the effects of motivations for adopting the Green Industrial Internet of Things (GIIoT) for eco-sustainability and to evaluate its impact on green innovation (GI). The study also examined the mediating role of advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) on the association between the GIIoT and GI. Data were collected online from 355 manufacturing organization employees. Analysis of the data shows that eco-sustainability motivations such as eco-efficiency, eco-effectiveness, eco-responsiveness, and eco-legitimacy lead to the adoption of the GIIoT. Empirical analysis shows that AMT mediates the relationship between GIIoT and GI. These outcomes expand and improve the current literature on the GIIoT and GI and provide practitioners with valuable insights into GI technologies that fulfill their environmental responsibilities.

An optimised model to enhance the performance of manufacturing small and medium enterprises by implementing advanced manufacturing technologies

The research aims to generate an optimised model to find out the impact of advanced manufacturing technologies on performance parameters in the small and medium enterprises of northern India. With the help of a cross-sectional survey, data collected from the manufacturing small and medium enterprises of the northern region of India was analysed using structural equation modelling. Advanced manufacturing technologies, namely, enterprise resource planning, automated material handling and storage, computer aided manufacturing and computer aided design have been considered in this research. Their impact has been analysed on performance factors, namely, production, quality, flexibility and health and safety. The optimised model generated using structural equation modelling can be helpful in guiding the industrialists and management who are planning for or implementing the advanced manufacturing technologies. The results and conclusions of the current work give rise to expressive implications for industrialists, entrepreneurs, academia, researchers and practitioners as well.

Linking supplier JIT to flexibility performance: the moderating impact of advanced manufacturing technology and human resource empowerment

PurposeImplementing just-in-time (JIT) practices on the supplier side is a common practice to streamline procurement and production planning in realization of cost efficiency and lead time reduction. However, it is little known how supplier JIT is related to firm flexibility performance and what factors may facilitate the relationship. This study aims to investigate the effects of supplier JIT on flexibility performance and explore the moderating impacts of advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) and human resource empowerment (EMP).Design/methodology/approachThis study applies hierarchical linear regression analysis to test the proposed model based on data collected from 213 manufacturing firms in China.FindingsThe results revealed a negative influence of supplier JIT on flexibility performance. However, the adoption of AMT and EMP reconciles the conflict between supplier JIT and flexibility performance. Besides, the results indicate the positive effects of AMT and EMP on flexibility performance.Originality/valueThis study contributes to supply chain JIT literature by providing a holistic view to understand the structural relationships between supplier JIT, AMT, EMP and flexibility performance.

Impact of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies on Productivity of Indian Small &amp; Medium Manufacturing Enterprises

Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) is becoming a paronomasia in a scenario of today’s manufacturing striding towards Manufacturing 4.0 paradigm. While achieving such objectives, the initial impetus is to be given to reduce the waste arising out of motion and transportation using both hard and soft technologies by management. Right time delivery of product is also enhanced by these strategies, however the research is still lacking in such domains in local enterprises. To check the performance of various tools and strategies in manufacturing organizations, an investigative research was considered necessary using a two-step analysis viz. the organizational imperatives and the competency analysis of the tools deployed towards improvement of former. It was noted that Robotics and Computer-aided design/ computer-aided manufacturing are being fruitfully utilized in manufacturing industry of Punjab. The analysis deployed Reliability analysis including measuring of reliability coefficient, testing of mean difference using ANOVA, descriptive testing and student t-test for the analysis of filled questionnaires. From the investigation, it emerges out that clarity in goals of AMTs is essential for every employee in the organization.

The impact of advanced manufacturing technologies on performance in an Indian manufacturing industry: a case study

The impact of advanced manufacturing technologies on performance in an Indian manufacturing industry: a case study

Impact of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies on Green Innovation

The main aim of this paper is to evaluate if manufacturing firms can boost their performance through green innovations. The literature on this topic shows contradictory findings. We have concentrated on the effect of advanced manufacturing technologies (AMT) on green innovations. To the authors’ best knowledge, this research is the first to examine the impact of a firm’s own AMT on green innovation and the firm’s performance at the same time. Green innovation in our research relates to green product innovation. The data analysis is performed through three-step OLS regression analysis and two evaluation models. One model looks at AMT and how they affect green innovation, and the second model looks at how AMT and green innovations affect performance. Our findings suggest that AMT contribute to both the firm’s performance and green innovation. We found that technology is a moderator for green innovations. While the majority of research emphasizes that firms will not eco-innovate unless they receive subsidies or severe restrictions are imposed, we show that out of all innovations, 66% are green innovations. Restrictions such as having ISO 14000 certification do not contribute to green innovation, but rather the age of the firm does.

The impact of advanced manufacturing technologies on performance in an Indian manufacturing industry: A case study

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been facing issues and difficulties for survival especially in developing nations. Competition and latest demands keep them reckoning and enterprises hunt for a solution to overcome them. Implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies seems to be an appropriate solution for various problems faced by them. This research aims to highlight the impact of implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies on various performance parameters of an enterprise. To present this, a case study has been conducted in a plastic injection and rubber die manufacturing industry in northern India. This case study is helpful in motivating the entrepreneurs and management to implement advanced manufacturing as the role of an achiever is vital. Both hard and soft advanced manufacturing technologies have been considered in this analysis. Also, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis has been done which can help the enterprise and similar enterprises to have a wider look for enhancing their business.

An empirical analysis of the impact of AMT and e-commerce on innovation and performance in Spanish firms

This research analyses the relationship between Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) and E-commerce with innovation and impact on performance in a sample of Spanish firms. Two models of analysis have been built. One focuses on the influence of technology usage on innovation and the other focuses on the effect of innovation on firm performance. Results outlined that AMT and e-commerce influence significantly the different innovation dimensions, such as the number and intensity of product and process innovations as well as organisational methods. This study shows how the use of AMT and ecommerce leads to higher levels of product, process, organisational and commercial innovation. In addition, innovation influences significantly and positively firm performance.

Evaluating the strategic potential of AMT in Indian manufacturing industries

This research revolves around the impact of advanced manufacturing technologies in Indian manufacturing industries. Statistics inculcates that a number of industries subsists, which are using different forms of advanced manufacturing technologies. 'Advanced manufacturing technology' is a generic term, depicting an assembly of manufacturing technologies, which combines both extent and scale capabilities in a manufacturing environment. Advanced manufacturing technology is broadly defined by distinguished authors in their terminologies; Small and Chen say's that "an automated production system of people, equipment and utensils for the planning and control of the production process, including the procurement of materials, parts and constituents and the shipment and service of completed products." In meticulous, advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) can be defined as any new manufacturing technique, which is likely to cause constructive changes in a firm's manufacturing practices, management systems and its approach for the designing and production of various engineering products.

Evaluating the strategic potential of AMT in Indian manufacturing industries

This research revolves around the impact of advanced manufacturing technologies in Indian manufacturing industries. Statistics inculcates that a number of industries subsists, which are using different forms of advanced manufacturing technologies. 'Advanced manufacturing technology' is a generic term, depicting assembly of manufacturing technologies, which combines both extent and scale capabilities in a manufacturing environment. Advanced manufacturing technology is broadly defined by distinguished authors in their terminologies; Small and Chen say's that an automated production system of people, equipment and utensils for the planning and control of the production process, including the procurement of materials, parts and constituents and the shipment and service of completed In meticulous, advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) can be defined as any new manufacturing technique, which is likely to cause constructive changes in a firm's manufacturing practices, management systems and its approach for the designing and production of various engineering products.

Implementation of Advanced Manufacturing Technology in Manufacturing Businesses of Pakistan: A Contingency Approach

The purpose of the research is to test the impact of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (ADMATECH) on Management accounting (MACCT) along with the impact of both of these variables i.e. ADMATECH and MACCT on company’s performance (CPF). Further the mediating role of MACCT system between ADMATECH and CPF was also analyzed. Data from 263 manufacturing companies of Pakistan was collected through questionnaire that was taken from different researches. ADMATECH, MACCT and CPF were taken as exogenous, mediating and endogenous variables respectively. To analyze the contingency model of MACCT practices different test were applied that includes validity, reliability and regression. For all these analysis version 23 of SPSS was used. The outcomes showed that the usage of ADMATECH has no effect on CPF i.e. there is an insignificant influence of ADMATECH on CPF. Further results showed that ADMATECH has an effect on the usage of MACCT system i.e. ADMATECH has a significant influence on MACCT system. So it can be said that implementation of ADMATECH stresses on greater usage of MACCT system. Results have also indicated a significant influence of MACCT practices on CPF. This means MACCT system help corporations to compete in competitive environment which ultimately improves CPF. Finally it was also found that the link between AMATECH and CPF was indirect via MACCT i.e. MACCT is a full mediator between ADMATECH and CPF. According to researcher’s knowledge about Pakistan, the relationship between these three factors have not been explored in Pakistan. So the researcher has tried to find out the relation between these three variables i.e. ADMATECH, MACCT and CPF. The outcomes of this research will assist managers of these companies in determining whether the usage of ADMATECH is beneficial to increase CPF, with the mediating role of MACCT system. Further this study could assist top management of manufacturing businesses towards technical alliance with ADMATECH manufacturers for designing and developing of products

The Environmental Impact of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies: Examples from Hungary

The purpose of the paper is to demonstrate the beneficial impact of advanced manufacturing technologies (AMT) on firms' environmental performance. Drawing on interviews conducted with 16 Hungarian manufacturing subsidiaries on their experience with AMT, we find three functional areas, where industry 4.0 solutions can not only enhance operational excellence and cost-efficiency, but they can also improve eco-efficiency, but they can also improve eco-efficiency, namely in the field of quality management (through smart production control, data analytics and predictive modelling solutions); process optimization (through capacity planning and production scheduling solutions); and product and process engineering (through advanced virtual technologies). We also find that AMT adoption facilitated subsidiary upgrading along various dimensions. The main managerial implication is that subsidiaries need to be proactive, and emphasize also the benefits stemming from energy and resource efficiency improvement when lobbying for investment in AMT.

Impact of advanced manufacturing technology on organizational structure

Advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) has been introduced in Indian manufacturing industries to have a competitive edge in the global market. Despite the claims that attractive benefits can accrue through the use of AMT in manufacturing firms, only modest benefits are reported. Productivity of AMT organizations is found to be low even after several years of implementation of AMT. One of the reasons attributed for low productivity is the organizational structure that remains mechanistic and not compatible with new technology in most of the AMT firms. This paper presents a framework to implement AMT in an existing environment with organic structure to achieve superior performance. Data collected from 927 employees of 27 AMT firms in a cross-sectional survey revealed significant information to change existing organizational structure and make it compatible with change in technology to achieve higher productivity.

Integrated manufacturing, employee and business performance: Australian and New Zealand evidence

This article reports on a large field study of Integrated Manufacturing (IM), consisting of Total Quality Management (TQM), Just in Time (JIT) and Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT). The relationship between these facets of Integrated Manufacturing and performance was examined empirically, including measures of employee performance and manufacturing performance. There was a significant correlation between employee performance and manufacturing performance. While all three facets of Integrated Manufacturing were relatively strongly connected with employee performance, manufacturing performance was significantly but less strongly connected to the intensity of TQM and JIT than employee performance, and not connected with the intensity of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Some second-order interactive effects between the facets of Integrated Manufacturing and performance were found. Further, by partitioning the large data set into three using the AMT factor as a cutting variable, it was found that the stronger the AMT environment, the stronger the explanatory power of TQM and JIT on both employee and manufacturing performance. The interactive impact of AMT and TQM was significantly positively related to both employee and manufacturing performance.

Role of organizational commitment in advanced manufacturing technology and performance relationship

This study, utilizing an advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) intensity index, first, examines the variations in a company’s performance as a function of the simultaneous effect of organizational commitment and the dimensions of manufacturing technology intensity and, second, using the moderator hypothesis, examines a proposal that the greater the organizational commitment complemented AMT’s competences, the greater would be the performance impact of AMT. Results from the study indicate that elements described as complementary to AMT strengths (i.e. desire to keep membership and willingness to exert effort on behalf of the organization) interact negatively with AMT.

A performance measuring matrix for capturing the impact of AMT

New approaches are required to successfully justify and implement advanced manufacturing technology (AMT). This paper offers such a new approach by proposing an operational framework for measuring the impact of AMT on productivity gains at the firm level. The approach is a complement to the conventional input/output analysis and is based on the realization that any attempt to capture the benefits of AMT should emphasize the ‘outcome’ or effectiveness of the operation rather than only to accentuate its ‘output’ or efficiency. The framework presented is sufficiently general that it can be used in assessing any form of new technology and its introduction into the firm.