Manufacturing takes turns under all types of economic systems. In a free market economy, manufacturing is usually directed toward the mass production of products for sale to consumers at a profit. In a collectivist economy, manufacturing is more frequently directed by the state to supply a centrally planned economy. In free market economies, manufacturing occurs under some degree of government regulation.(Source: Wikipedia)
Manufacturing + ICTs = Competitiveness + JobsIn an increasingly competitive global marketplace for manufacturers, investing in Information & Communication Technologies is crucial to improving processes, reducing environmental impacts, making their partnerships more efficient, and creating smarter products which can be quickly adapted to changing demand. A European approach is essential to helping many sectors realise these benefits.
(Source: INFSO)
Manufacturing solutions is addressed in the ICT work programme 2011/12 (p.38 & 88) under the following challenges/objectives:
> Challenge 3: Alternative Paths to Components and Systems
> Challenge 7: ICT for the Enterprise and Manufacturing
Objective FoF-ICT-2011.7.2 Manufacturing solutions for new ICT products
