Automation as a Factor of Sustainable Development: Analysis of its Impact on Productivity and Cost Optimization in Small Businesses
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The study examines production automation approaches and their contribution to cost optimization in small enterprises, focusing on the challenging scenario of military conflict, as observed in the “Zeleninvest” case, and automation processes in the United Kingdom on the example of “Rolls-Royce Holdings plc”. The research aims to understand the impact of these achievements in the field of automation under adverse conditions (Ukraine) and favorable conditions (the United Kingdom).
The research integrates literature reviews, case study analyses, expert consultations, and computer modelling based on a comprehensive approach.
The study shows that automation in cost management through a specific software module, “Enterprise Current Expenditure Optimization,” significantly contributes to resource management, as demonstrated in the conditions of Ukraine, while software tools for automation processes in the United Kingdom help ensure the production of quality goods. Various perspectives on the feasibility of automation in different countries are also considered. This process facilitates the transformation of labor, material, and financial resources into minimized expenses, achieving desired business volumes.
The innovation of this research lies in demonstrating the effectiveness of the “Enterprise Current Expenditure Optimization” software module, presenting successful application of automation tools in the United Kingdom, and examining different views on the role and place of production automation in modern conditions. The module optimizes costs, supports achieving sales targets, and reduces unnecessary expenditures, offering a new perspective on cost management in small enterprises. While the extensive application of various tools in “Rolls-Royce Holdings plc” contributes to the production of quality goods, it also has negative aspects, such as an increased number of unemployed workers. Hence, a discussion on the progressive and regressive role of automation in production is presented.
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