AMT investments: Measuring and strengthening of their influence on company's performance

Abstract

Paper discusses research in progress which is focused on performance management and measurement with regard on Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) investments. The aim of the paper is to show new combinations, perspectives and potentials how to see the impact of AMT in the chain of performance effects. Based on critical literature review and experience from different performance management cases we deterrnined several "tools" - EVA, BSC, ABCM, and EFQM Excellence Model as a suitable and powerful concepts which can be used mutually for measurement and management of the company's performance. The synergic effects of the above mentioned concepts are discussed and the influence of AMT investments on company's performance is analyzed.