The Manufacturing industry in Ireland has seen huge changes over the last century. The traditional manufacturing sector was once seen as the industry vertical most likely to provide sustainable employment and develop the Irish economy. As the Irish economy has developed over the last two decades, the reliance on the manufacturing sector has diminished due to proportionately higher costs of production resulting from increasing wage costs. Lower tax brackets have attracted many multinational organisations from various industries and this has changed the economic focus of Ireland to a more knowledge based economy accommodating vast networks of tacit cohesion. This has raised the profile of manufacturing in Ireland and the subsequent demand and requirement for technology inspired strategies. This report provides a detailed analysis of the technology applications that are the driving force behind modern manufacturing.
