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The role of human resources in the computerized factory

Issue title: Human Resources in the Computerized Factory

Guest editors: Donald Gerwin, Arndt Sorge and Malcolm Warner

Article type: Editorial

Authors: Gerwin, Donalda | Sorge, Arndtb | Warner, Malcolmc

Affiliations: [a] University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA | [b] Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin, West Germany | [c] Brunel University, West London, UK

Keywords: Human resource management, factory of the future, computer-aided manufacturing, manufacturing strategy, discrete parts manufacturing, innovation process, work organization

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-1986-6301

Journal: Human Systems Management, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 193-196, 1986

Published: 1 September 1986
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Abstract

We challenge the appropriateness and feasibility of a wholesale substitution of computerized automation for human resources in the factory of the future. Employees will exert greater influence than ever before because of the complexity, cost and critical role of the equipment with which they work. Tills view is supported through examples of the significance of human inputs in almost every level and function of the automated factory including management, the work force, and staff and service occupations. The truly effective computerized factory will consist of a well balanced interaction of human and technical elements.

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