Future challenges for manufacturing

• Published in: Journal of manufacturing technology management Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 2 - 6
• Main Author: Bennett, David
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bradford Emerald Group Publishing Limited 01.01.2014
• Subjects: Bibliographies; Case studies; Editorials; Globalization; Management science & operations; Manufacturers; Manufacturing; Manufacturing industry; Manufacturing management; Manufacturing strategy; Manufacturing technology; Materials management; Operations/process management; R&D; Research & development; Supply chains; Sustainability; Technological change; Technology management/strategy; Trends; Value chain; Value engineering; Workforce; China; Africa; Manufacturing technology; Manufacturing management; Manufacturing strategy; Manufacturing industry
• ISSN: 1741-038X; 1758-7786
• DOI: 10.1108/JMTM-10-2013-0153

Purpose – This Editorial Viewpoint explores what changes are taking place in manufacturing technology management with the aim of identifying future challenges that should be represented in the scope of JMTM. Design/methodology/approach – The viewpoints use an analysis of relevant articles in JMTM, published since 2007, which have focused on future challenges for manufacturing. It also draws on two recent reports. Findings – While the analysis confirms the inclusion of some subjects already in the journal scope, there are elsewhere gaps that merit it being expanded. Research limitations/implications – Evidence for the findings is only from a limited number of articles identified in this journal together supplemented by other secondary sources. Practical implications – There are implications for practice concerning the future of manufacturing from the analysis and the sources used, especially the reports. Originality/value – Although it has limitations, the article is based on original bibliographic research.