Dynamic, Constantly Changing
Finally, several sources pointed out that any definition of advanced manufacturing will need to change with the changing times, and that the definition will vary for different companies and different industries. The White House survey states: “Most discussants agree that an appropriate advanced manufacturing definition should be dynamic in nature and be treated as more of a benchmark. That is, there is a constant iteration of improving manufacturing frontiers...Therefore, what is classified as “frontier” is constantly changing, and, likewise, advanced manufacturing is constantly changing.” (PCAST) Another source stated that: “Advanced manufacturing is like a chameleon. It changes in response to the needs of whichever company has incorporated it into its manufacturing process.” (St. Louis, C.B. Adams) A final expert is quoted as saying: “Advanced manufacturing, by its very nature, defies definition, because it is going to be different for the chemical industry than it is for the metal fabrication industry and any other industry.” (Tom White, as quoted by C.B. Adams)
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