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Bringing Clarity to Issues with Adoption of Digital Manufacturing Capabilities: an Analysis of Multiple Independent Studies

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  • Gregory A. Harris

    (Auburn University, 3312 Shelby Center)

  • Daniel Abernathy

    (Auburn University, 3312 Shelby Center)

  • Lin Lu

    (Fairfield University)

  • Anna Hyre

    (Auburn University, 3312 Shelby Center)

  • Alexander Vinel

    (Auburn University, 3312 Shelby Center)

Abstract

With access to a set of previously unpublished data focusing on implementation of digital manufacturing capabilities (Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing, and digital manufacturing), we attempt to identify recurring themes inhibiting their adoption, particularly focusing on small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs). The data from webinar surveys and industry interviews revealed specific insights into a lack of digital readiness of the US industrial base. While larger manufacturers can be well-positioned to take advantage of new digital capabilities due to their size and resource availability, their small- and medium-sized suppliers often lag. This phenomenon can be a significant roadblock to the adoption of Industry 4.0 capabilities and its promised benefits. Our research indicates that most SMMs are not in a position to adopt these advanced manufacturing technologies and lack awareness and understanding of what “digital manufacturing” means. The investigation echoes similar issues documented and described by others in Europe, Australia, and Asia in addition to other research findings within the USA.

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  • Gregory A. Harris & Daniel Abernathy & Lin Lu & Anna Hyre & Alexander Vinel, 2022. "Bringing Clarity to Issues with Adoption of Digital Manufacturing Capabilities: an Analysis of Multiple Independent Studies," Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Springer;Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET), vol. 13(4), pages 2868-2889, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jknowl:v:13:y:2022:i:4:d:10.1007_s13132-021-00832-8
    DOI: 10.1007/s13132-021-00832-8
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