ESTABLISHING TECHNOLOGY-TRANSFER INFRASTRUCTURE AS A STRATEGY FOR PROMOTING MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION IN TAIWAN

To enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the manufacturing s ector, the Taiwan government is establishing technology transfer infra structure as a strategy for promoting automation. This paper first rev iews the status of the automation capability, then discusses the role of government in shaping the industry from the perspectives of four de terminants: firm strategy and structure, factor creation, demand condi tion, and related and supporting industries. Derailed strategies and i mplementation plans are discussed in the context of the four determina nts. An example of the programme result is presented. The objectives o f year 2000 are stated in the Conclusions section.