| Article ID: | iaor199098 |
| Country: | United States |
| Volume: | 27 |
| Start Page Number: | 10 |
| End Page Number: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 1986 |
| Journal: | Production and Inventory Management Journal |
| Authors: | Wiley David T. |
This Undergraduate Award article is an exploration of the product and process technology components of a manufacturing strategy. It discusses earlier technology, present technology, and trend of the future. Successful implementation of automation technology is the key to manufacturing competitiveness in the future.