Advanced manufacturing technology effectiveness: A review of literature and some issues

doi:10.1007/s11465-012-0330-7

Front Mech Eng

2012, Vol. 7

Issue (3) : 256-267 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11465-012-0330-7

REVIEW ARTICLE

Advanced manufacturing technology effectiveness: A review of literature and some issues

Sanjeev GOYAL(

), Sandeep GROVER

Mechanical Engineering Department, YMCA University of Science & Technology, Haryana 121006, India

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Abstract

Advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) provides advantages to manufacturing managers in terms of flexibility, quality, reduced delivery times, and global competitiveness. Although a large number of publications had presented the importance of this technology, only a few had delved into related literature review. Considering the importance of this technology and the recent contributions by various authors, the present paper conducts a more comprehensive review. Literature was reviewed in a way that will help researchers, academicians, and practitioners to take a closer look at the implementation, evaluation, and justification of the AMT. The authors reviewed various papers, proposed a different classification scheme, and identified certain gaps that will provide hints for further research in AMT management.

Keywords advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) classification implementation justification evaluation

Corresponding Author(s): GOYAL Sanjeev,Email:goyal.sanjeev@hotmail.com

Issue Date: 05 September 2012

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Sanjeev GOYAL,Sandeep GROVER. Advanced manufacturing technology effectiveness: A review of literature and some issues[J]. Front Mech Eng, 2012, 7(3): 256-267.

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Tab.1 AMT classification []
AMT classification []

Fig.1 Four-stage strategic framework for FMS implementation []

Fig.2 An integrated framework to select the best AMT alternative []

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