Partial Abandonment by Smes Investing in Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Some Qualitative Evidence

MacDougall, Shelley L.; Pike, Richard

doi:10.1080/08276331.2004.10593313

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“…It could be argued that keeping an entry-level 3D printer while investing in a production grade system represents the type of partial abandonment of AMT as described by MacDougall and Pike (2004). Investing in a piece of AMT equipment and finding unexpected challenges during technical implementation tends to be a deterrent to future investment (MacDougall and Pike, 2004).…”

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“…Several studies have investigated different aspects of AMT adoption by small businesses. MacDougall and Pike (2004) showed that small businesses can invest in AMT, but difficulties in implementation, such as lack of resources including time, personnel or in-house expertise; incorrect planning or economic assumptions; and vague justification for the investment, eventually lead to partial abandonment of the technology. It can be inferred that instead of fully implementing the technology in the way it was intended, the AMT is implemented in a sub-optimal state of performance.…”

Section: Advanced Manufacturing Technology Implementation In Small Businessesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This meant that the laser cutter operated at partial capacity. All the companies interviewed by MacDougall and Pike (2004) conducted some form of partial abandonment of the AMT and sacrificed the very strategic benefits intended through their investments in the AMT. MacDougall and Pike ( 2004) noted, "these benefits were often intangible and only realizable in the medium-or long-term rather than upon installation and commissioning".…”

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confidence: 99%

“…• Lack of technical knowledge by management and technical staff prior to the investment decision. This was true even though the companies surveyed by MacDougall and Pike (2004) had all conducted some level of pre-investment research.…”

Section: Advanced Manufacturing Technology Implementation In Small Businessesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Partial Abandonment by Smes Investing in Advanced Manufacturing Technology: Some Qualitative Evidence

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References 15 publications

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An assessment of implementation of entry-level 3D printers from the perspective of small businesses

External Environmental Analysis For Small And Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

The Impact of the East African Community Integration on Small & Medium Enterprises. Case of Kenya

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