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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2020.21.11.650

A Study on the Structural Relationship among Technological Determinants, Manufacturing Operations, and Performances for Implementing a Smart Factory in Small Businesses  

Kwon, Se-In (Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning)
Yang, Jong-Gon (Department of Business Administration, College of Business & Economics, Dankook University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.21, no.11, 2020 , pp. 650-661 More about this Journal
Abstract
The digital transformation of the 4th industrial revolution is leading to changes and innovations in the global economy. Various countries are focusing on reviving their manufacturing industries and economic recovery through smart factories. The purpose of this study is to empirically identify technological determinants for the successful implementation of the smart factory and to verify teose effects on manufacturing operations and the firms' operational/environmental performances. Five factors, including sensor network, platform technology, information system, intelligent automation, and safety, were defined as core technologies. The SEM analysis results of 157 small and medium-sized manufacturing firms that have implemented smart factories are as follows. First, sensor network, platform technology, and information system had significant effects on smart manufacturing operations. Second, smart manufacturing operations have improved firm performance. This study is valuable in that it has confirmed the effectiveness of government-funded projects and systemized key technologies for implementing smart factories. Meanwhile, it is helpful for practitioners to support an efficient and effective decision-making for the new adoption.
Keywords
4th Industrial Revolution; Smart Factory; SMEs; Manufacturing Operations; Technological Determinants;
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