Federal Efforts Regarding Automated Manufacturing Need Stronger Leadership

Gao ID: AFMD-83-68 May 26, 1983

GAO determined how federal efforts collectively influence the adoption of automated manufacturing technologies and whether any changes in overall federal involvement or leadership are indicated.

GAO found that the government is taking an uncoordinated approach in its activities and policy decisions that can facilitate or impede private sector adoption of automated manufacturing. GAO believes that, to improve the effectiveness of federal automated manufacturing efforts and to keep pace with other countries adopting such technologies, more focused leadership is needed. The Department of Commerce should take on a leadership role to bring together interested parties and ensure that federal efforts to encourage automated manufacturing are rational and cost effective.

Recommendations

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