Advanced manufacturing technology implementation: A review of benefits and a model for change

International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management

Volumn 57, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 156-176

  Thomas, A J ^a   Barton, R ^a   John, E G ^a  

^a CARDIFF UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Advanced manufacturing technologies; Small to medium sized enterprises; Surveys; United Kingdom

Indexed keywords

EID: 38149082313     PISSN: 17410401     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/17410400810847410     Document Type: Article

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