Investments in industrial automation- a decision aid methodology

摘要

The investments in industrial automation, CIM, or other technologies does not always allow a company to increase its levels of competitiveness. It has been observed that those companies which invest more in new technologies without more detailed analysis, tends to reduce its competitiveness. This article tries to avoid this distortion by proposing a decision aid methodology. This methodology starts with a strategic analysis. Then, a processes reengineering is done in order to verify the investments necessities. Thus, a investment analysis takes place. Finally, is possible to do a investment analysis comparison against the company's strategy, by means of game theory.