Critical thoughts on advanced manufacturing: the experiences of Germany and USA

Authors

  • Gabriel Daudt Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Luiz Daniel Willcox Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Keywords:

Industrial policy, Advanced manufacturing, Industrie 4.0

Abstract

Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the conventional approach to advanced manufacturing initiatives. Buzzwords like smart manufacturing or industrie 4.0 are directly linked to the discussions about the future of industrial activity. Little is said, however, about developed countries actively reinforcing their bets on the relevance of manufacturing. Design/methodology/approach – This study opted for analyzing academic papers and governmental white papers. Somehow similar to those studies on compared experiences, here the US and German initiatives are put into perspective. Findings – The critical interpretation of several works allows us to state that advanced manufacturing experiences consist in a set of policies aiming at industrial and technological leadership in a scenario of fierce competition. The initiatives seek to strengthen manufacturing activities by means of a mission-oriented approach, fostering enabling key technologies. Originality/value – This paper fulfills an identified need to critically study the advanced manufacturing initiatives. Away from conventional approaches, the paper puts into perspectives the main ongoing initiatives on advanced manufacturing and interprets them as deliberated national efforts to strengthen manufacturing activities by means of enabling technologies. The paper also points out preliminary recommendations for Brazil.

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Published

2018-06-25

Issue

Section

Administração Geral

How to Cite

Critical thoughts on advanced manufacturing: the experiences of Germany and USA. (2018). REGE Revista De Gestão, 25(2), 178-193. https://journals.usp.br/rege/article/view/147523