

<head> Tipster Topic Description


<num> Number:  075


<dom> Domain:  Science and Technology 


<title> Topic:  Automation


<desc> Description:

Document will identify an instance in which automation has clearly paid off,
or conversely, has failed.


<smry> Summary:

Document will identify an instance in which automation has clearly paid off,
or conversely, has failed.


<narr> Narrative:

A relevant document will cite a case in which automation has been at least a
factor in cutting costs, by either increased efficiency or a smaller payroll
or both, or a case in which automation has failed for some reason in reducing
costs, or had disappointing results.  The case may involve an industry or a
particular firm.
 

<con> Concept(s):

1.  automation

2.  increased efficiency, smaller payroll, work force reduction

3.  pay off, cut costs


<fac> Factor(s):


<def> Definition(s):