Title: Advanced manufacturing technologies: evidences from Indian automobile companies

Authors: G.S. Dangayach, S.G. Deshmukh

Addresses: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur 302017, India. ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India

Abstract: This research reports the findings of an exploratory survey on advanced manufacturing technologies (AMT) administered in Indian automobile companies. The objective of the survey is to assess the status of advanced manufacturing technologies, identify advanced manufacturing technologies relevant to Indian automobile sector companies, identify competitive priorities, assess the degree of investment in advanced manufacturing technologies. Responses from 68 companies are analysed and presented.

Keywords: advanced manufacturing technology; AMT investment; India; automotive companies; survey; automobile industry.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMTM.2004.005671

International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 2004 Vol.6 No.5, pp.426 - 433

Published online: 15 Nov 2004 *

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