Future challenges for manufacturing
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
ISSN: 1741-038X
Article publication date: 28 January 2014
Abstract
Purpose
This Editorial Viewpoint explores what changes are taking place in manufacturing technology management with the aim of identifying future challenges that should be represented in the scope of JMTM.
Design/methodology/approach
The viewpoints use an analysis of relevant articles in JMTM, published since 2007, which have focused on future challenges for manufacturing. It also draws on two recent reports.
Findings
While the analysis confirms the inclusion of some subjects already in the journal scope, there are elsewhere gaps that merit it being expanded.
Research limitations/implications
Evidence for the findings is only from a limited number of articles identified in this journal together supplemented by other secondary sources.
Practical implications
There are implications for practice concerning the future of manufacturing from the analysis and the sources used, especially the reports.
Originality/value
Although it has limitations, the article is based on original bibliographic research.
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Citation
Bennett, D. (2014), "Future challenges for manufacturing", Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 25 No. 1, pp. 2-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-10-2013-0153
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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