Study on Implementing Automation for Taiwan's Electronic Connector Industry

• Main Authors: Peng, Yung-Chuan, 彭永權
• Other Authors: Liu Shang-Jyh
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 1997
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/26438459800281616085

碩士 === 國立交通大學 === 科技管理研究所 === 85 === Ever since 1982, factory automation has been one of the major industrial policies in Taiwan. The ROC government initiated the second Ten-Year automation program in 1990. This study investigates the automation issues in Taiwan electronic connector industry and thereby makes conclustions and recommendations.Twenty-four CEOs are interviewed with questionnaires regarding their experiences and perspectives on the factory automation. It is found that single-machine automation and inventory management dominate the automation investment. This study proposes a strategic management and decision process for selecting appropriate automation type to meet specific needs of a firm and illustrates a specific case as an example.