Abstract:
This paper presents an overview and guidance for manufacturing companies which are
preparing to invest in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT). The purpose of this
paper is to introduce AMT to Local context and explain the reasons why the company may
encounter problems with adopting AMT. In addition to that, the author suggests many
avenues to look at AMT applications and the many suggestions offered by the relevant
literature for improving the performance of using AMT investment. Further, the research
work here aims to assist managers to understand the benefits, types and investment of
AMT and identify the problems in the local context. The author of this paper believes that
proper understanding of AMT will encourage more firms to invest in AMT and to realize the
benefits to make more contributions to society by improving world standard quality of
product.
