Establece la trayectoria productiva y tecnológica de la industria de maquinas herramientas en Colombia, enfocando las consideraciones hacia tres campos: selección inicial de tecnología, ritmo y naturaleza del cambio tecnológico local e importado y efecto de variables micro, macroeconómicas...

Explores explanations for the continuance of agents or distributors and sales subsidiaries as international market entry and development modes and channels of distribution in the machine tool industry in the UK, and for entry mode evolution. Data were collected by in‐depth interviews with...

Presenta la incorporación y generación local de conocimientos tecnológicos en una planta metalmecánica argentina, la cual se desarrolla dentro de una tecnología discontinua, donde el nivel, estabilidad y ritmo de crecimiento de la demanda condicionan tanto el ritmo como la naturaleza del...

Presenta la incorporación y generación local de conocimientos tecnológicos en una planta metalmecánica argentina, la cual se desarrolla dentro de una tecnología discontinua, donde el nivel, estabilidad y ritmo de crecimiento de la demanda condicionan tanto el ritmo como la naturaleza del...

Global competition has made it necessary for many firms to introduce such advanced technologies as Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS). However, the extent of such technology applications varies from industry to industry and has met various degrees of success. Reviews the impetus for the...

The success of any manufacturing concern greatly depends on the effective functioning of the management at the strategic level. The importance of Advanced Manufacturing Systems (AMS) such as Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) has been increasing because of their competitive advantages. With...

Seeks to identify and compare the production planning and control practices in the small machine tool and non‐fashion textile industries in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The survey results provide valuable background information for researchers and practitioners who are seeking...

Provides results from a postal survey of machine tool importers in the UK, designed to research trends in importing and marketing in the industry in the light of environmental factors such as EC integration, the integration of machine tool systems and competitive pressures. The results indicate...