Author Description

Takes a penetrating look at the rise of new technologies and their effect on management in the manufacturing industry. Concentrating on microelectronics and information technology, it explores the ways in which progress in these fields can be expected to give rise to new types of production facilities, work-organization and manufacturing management. Supported by numerous case studies, the book also discusses long-term implications of technology for vocational training, as new production systems shape the factory of the future. Although drawn largely on the European experience, it has broad significance for those interested in the future of management.