Advanced Manufacturing Technology; Strategy, Policies and Performance: Comparative Study between China and the United States (original) (raw)

Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) represents a wide variety of modern mainly computer based systems devoted to the improvement of manufacturing operations and enhancement of firm competitiveness globally. With the increasing pace of technological change and the accelerating globalisation of business, Competitive advantage for many manufacturing companies and countries now lies in their ability to effectively implement new products, rapid technological innovation and advances in manufacturing and information technology. This paper is a review of data reports, comparing policies, strategy and performances between China and the United States as regards advanced manufacturing technology. The comparative priorities is centred on manufacturing process, technology, innovations, new product development, responsibility and supply chain.