Management Of Production Technology In Small And Medium-Sized Manufacturers

Management of production technology is an important part of technology management However,it tended to be neglected in the past as it was regarded as low technology. This article demonstrates some common problems about the management of production technology from specific cases,which show that many small and medium-sized manufacturers fail to standardize their management of production technology,thus restricting their development. This is why the writer of mis article chooses to tackle this subject. In the third chapter this article clarifies what is "production technology" through exploration of production technology activities. Generally speaking,the major activities of production technology include:production technology strategy,selection of modes of production,layout and management of facilities and equipment,continuous innovation,import of technology,initiation of mass production of new products,etc. The effective management of each production technology activity requires some scientific methods and tools,of which the project management is usually a more desirable managerial technique in technology work. This article dwells on the actual application of project management through examples of initiation of mass production of new products.The technology work itself involves knowledge in various fields. The enterprise must engage in continuous learning. Accumulating and managing useful knowledge,establishing a knowledge management system and developing into a learning-type organization is the trend of future development. The fourth chapter of this article deals with the significant role of the knowledge management system in perfection of technology management and briefs on howto establish a knowledge management system in small and medium-sized enterprises. It is imperative that small and medium-sized enterprises attach great importance to the development in this respect. The 21st century is an era of knowledge economy. The mode of economic growth is changing. The application and management of knowledge resources is getting greater and greater weight. The purpose of this study is to provide reference for small and medium-sized enterprises to perfect their management of production technology.