The impact of organizational characteristics on AMT adoption: A study of Egyptian manufacturers
Abstract
Purpose
This research seeks to empirically explore and examine the impact of organizational characteristics, i.e. firm size, type of production system, organizational design and type of ownership, on advanced manufacturing technology (AMTs) adoption in the Egyptian industrial sector; and to identify the similarities and dissimilarities of the nature of AMT adoption in Egypt compared to different contexts.
Design/methodology/approach
The analysis was based on a survey of 200 Egyptian manufacturing firms where 61 relevant responses were received (response rate of 30.5 percent).
Findings
The need for adopting AMTs is likely to be greater when companies are larger and their marketing strategy involves a combination of make to order and make to stock products.
Practical implications
Improving work force' skills through enhancing training programs is important for the successful implementation of AMTs.
Originality/value
The current study presents the state of the art of AMT adoption in Egypt. So, it will add to the operations management literature additional empirical contributions in the area of AMT adoption in less developed countries.
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Citation
Ismail Salaheldin, S. (2007), "The impact of organizational characteristics on AMT adoption: A study of Egyptian manufacturers", Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 18 No. 4, pp. 443-460. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410380710743806
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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