The diffusion of advanced manufacturing technology in multiplant, multidivisional corporations

Hottenstein, Michael P.; Casey, Michael; Dunn, Steven C.

doi:10.1016/s0923-4748(99)00002-8

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“…However, satisfaction in IP is slightly lower, accounted for only 67 per cent of respondents' perceptions. This outcome may be a sign that in technology adoption, many firms are still struggling with the implementation problems, consistent with previous research findings highlighting that implementation problems remain the important issues in any technology adoption (Gupta et al , 1997; Hottenstein et al , 1999; Sambasivarao and Deshmukh, 1995).…”

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“…In any advanced technology adoption implementation remains the biggest issue, having been recognised by practitioners and widely reported by researchers as a major source of project failure. Several past empirical studies revealed that implementing AMT has often not been either as successful or as straightforward as expected and many firms are still struggling with AMT implementation (Da‐Costa et al , 2006; Gupta et al , 1997; Hottenstein et al , 1999; Sambasivarao and Deshmukh, 1995). In the process of adopting the technology, users are confronted with various problems that arise during the implementation process as many firms learn by doing (Baldwin and Lin, 2002).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Advanced manufacturing technology adoption in developing countries

Rahman

Bennett

2009

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management

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PurposeDeveloping countries are heavily dependent on the resources and commitment of foreign providers to ensure successful adoption of advanced manufacturing technology (AMT). The purpose of this paper is to describe the important role of buyer‐supplier relationships (BSRs) in the process of technology selection, acquisition and implementation.Design/methodology/approachA survey of 147 Malaysian manufacturing firms is the main instrument used in the research investigations and data analysis is carried out by the structured equation modelling (SEM) technique. In particular, the authors examine the impact on performance of different patterns of relationship between technology buyers and suppliers.FindingsAlthough the majority of the firms reported improvements in their performance since the acquisition of AMT, closer investigation reveals that those demonstrating a closer relationship with their suppliers are more likely to achieve higher levels of technology and implementation performance (IP) than those that do not.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper only assesses the strength of BSR from the buyers' perspective and they may have limited experience of acquisition, whereas suppliers may have more experience of selling AMT. Also, the research is undertaken in Malaysia and the findings may be different in other countries, especially where the technology being acquired is not imported but sourced locally.Practical implicationsThe findings relating to BSR, technology acquisition and IP have important implications both for customers and supplier firms as well as for industrial policy makers in developing countries.Originality/valueThe result of the research provides useful insights that are especially pertinent to an improved understanding of BSRs in the procurement of capital equipment, about which the current research literature is limited.

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Advanced manufacturing technology adoption in developing countries

Rahman

Bennett

2009

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management

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“…However, many AMT projects fail to meet the expectations of their adopters [2]. There are a number of researches on this field trying to find out the reasons.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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The impact of AMT practices on firm performance in manufacturing SMEs

Koç

Bozdag

2009

Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

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“…For example AMT project management capability (multiphase) presents high relevance in evaluation phases, when the project needs to be planned, developed and communicated. First, in order to gain initial AMT knowledge, studies highlight the importance of visiting trade fairs, engaging with suppliers to test technologies or exchanging information within internal manufacturing councils (Alcorta, 1999;Hottenstein et al, 1999;Díaz et al, 2003).…”

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confidence: 99%