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The Role of Technology in Small and Mediumsized Enterprises

The Role of Technology in Small and Mediumsized Enterprises In Britain there has been considerable growth in the small firmssector during the 1980s. Whilst some have been at the forefront oftechnological innovation, many others outside the hightech area havebeen more reluctant to change. Aspects of the role of small firms in theeconomy are noted and some of the helps and hindrances to technologicalinnovation in such firms are reviewed. Four company cases from thecomponents industry are featured, outlining how these companiesintroduced various types of technological change to improve quality andintegrate their manufacturing processes. The factors which led them toconsider technological change and the ways in which they managed theprocess are outlined in relation to market pressures. Their experiencespoint to the importance of human factors and training within strategiesfor change. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Integrated Manufacturing Systems Emerald Publishing

The Role of Technology in Small and Mediumsized Enterprises

Lee, Gloria L.
Integrated Manufacturing Systems , Volume 2 (4): 5 – Apr 1, 1991
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In Britain there has been considerable growth in the small firmssector during the 1980s. Whilst some have been at the forefront oftechnological innovation, many others outside the hightech area havebeen more reluctant to change. Aspects of the role of small firms in theeconomy are noted and some of the helps and hindrances to technologicalinnovation in such firms are reviewed. Four company cases from thecomponents industry are featured, outlining how these companiesintroduced various types of technological change to improve quality andintegrate their manufacturing processes. The factors which led them toconsider technological change and the ways in which they managed theprocess are outlined in relation to market pressures. Their experiencespoint to the importance of human factors and training within strategiesfor change.

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Integrated Manufacturing Systems – Emerald Publishing

Published: Apr 1, 1991

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