Leaders and laggards in the diffusion of industrial robots
Differences between data sources make it challenging to identify the leaders and laggards in the adoption of industrial robots.
Differences between data sources make it challenging to identify the leaders and laggards in the adoption of industrial robots.
Novel plant-level data from Germany sheds light on the current status and the potential determinants of robot use in manufacturing factories.
The potential for bringing production back home crucially depends on local innovation ecosystems.
Innovation can provide swift remedies to the COVID-19 linked recession. Policy should contain incentives to innovate in the long-term.
Automation and reshoring mitigate risks. Industrial policies aiming to reduce dependence on global supply chains could accelerate the trend.