Manufacturing SME’s are not worried about novel technology, but people

Markku Mikkola; Jarno Salonen

Manufacturing SME’s are not worried about novel technology, but people

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Abstract

Digital transformation of the manufacturing sector is proceeding rapidly and means a drastic change especially to large companies that drive the development. Manufacturing SMEs are also required to invest in modern technologies to keep up with the competition, as they are often members of supply chains led by large companies. We present a snapshot of the current SME digital investments based on the findings of a study carried out recently as part of our H2020 project covering most of Europe. The questions we aim to answer are: what are the areas of operation where digital solutions have been implemented in, what digital applications have been implemented, what have been the initial barriers faced in the adoption of digital solutions, and what kind of risks SMEs have considered regarding their digital investments. The article provides insights for experts working in digital development for the manufacturing sector and focused on SMEs.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	ISPIM Connects Athens – The Role of Innovation: Past, Present, Future, on 28-30 November 2022
Publisher	Lappeenranta University of Technology
Number of pages	13
Volume	110
ISBN (Electronic)	978-952-335-691-7
Publication status	Published - 30 Nov 2022
MoE publication type	B3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings
Event	ISPIM Connects Athens Conference: The Role of innovation: Past, Present, Future - Athens, Greece Duration: 28 Nov 2022 → 30 Dec 2022

Publication series

Series	LUT Scientific and Expertise Publications: Research Reports
Number	110
ISSN	2243-3376

Conference

Conference	ISPIM Connects Athens Conference
Country/Territory	Greece
City	Athens
Period	28/11/22 → 30/12/22

Keywords

Digital transformation
Manufacturing
SME
ICT
Barriers
Investments
Risks

UN SDGs

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MIND4MACHINES: Manufacturing industry's novel digitalisation value chains for connecting machines with people, process and technology
Salonen, J. (Manager) & Mikkola, M. (Participant)
14/06/21 → 13/06/24
Project: EU project

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Mikkola, M & Salonen, J 2022, Manufacturing SME’s are not worried about novel technology, but people. in ISPIM Connects Athens – The Role of Innovation: Past, Present, Future, on 28-30 November 2022. vol. 110, Lappeenranta University of Technology, LUT Scientific and Expertise Publications: Research Reports, no. 110, ISPIM Connects Athens Conference, Athens, Greece, 28/11/22.

Manufacturing SME’s are not worried about novel technology, but people. / Mikkola, Markku ; Salonen, Jarno.
ISPIM Connects Athens – The Role of Innovation: Past, Present, Future, on 28-30 November 2022. Vol. 110 Lappeenranta University of Technology, 2022. (LUT Scientific and Expertise Publications: Research Reports; No. 110).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific

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Manufacturing SME’s are not worried about novel technology, but people

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