Automation in the automotive sector: Romania, Spain and Germany.

Autor/inn/en	Russo, Margherita; Simonazzi, Annamaria; Cetrulo, Armanda
Institution	Europäische Kommission / Gemeinsame Forschungsstelle
Titel	Automation in the automotive sector: Romania, Spain and Germany. Gefälligkeitsübersetzung: Automatisierung in der Automobilbranche: Rumänien, Spanien und Deutschland.
Quelle	Brüssel (2024), 103 S. PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Link als defekt meldenVerfügbarkeit
Reihe	JRC science for policy report. JRC136545
Zusatzinformation	https://ideas.repec.org/p/pra/mprapa/121585.html
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	online; Monografie
Schlagwörter	Frau; Automatisierung; Industrieroboter; Technologische Entwicklung; Verantwortung; Gewerkschaftsarbeit; Arbeitsbedingungen; Autoindustrie; Beschäftigungseffekt; Erwerbstätigkeit; Arbeitsplatz; Arbeitsproduktivität; Arbeitssicherheit; Beschäftigungsstruktur; Erwerbsbeteiligung; Tätigkeitsmerkmal; Betriebliche Weiterbildung; Internationaler Vergleich; Arbeitsorganisation; Arbeitspapier; Auswirkung; Geschlechtsspezifik; Qualität; Führungskraft; Deutschland; Rumänien; Spanien
Abstract	"This study investigates the impact of technological upgrades and automation, on employment and working conditions in the automotive, sector in Romania, Spain and Germany. Utilizing qualitative research methods, the study examines work organization, job quality, and occupational composition from a gender perspective. The findings of the study exploring the impact of technology, identified main drivers for automation implementation as increased productivity, quality, and reduced manual labour availability. Automation and robotization have also increased flexibility to cope with the variable composition of final products and the traceability of production processes. Barriers include high costs, technical difficulties, and the need for worker training. It observed that automation can simplify tasks, create new jobs, and increase responsibilities in middle management and team/shift leaders, while potentially reducing worker autonomy and increasing work pace. Positive job quality implications include ergonomics and improved operators' safety. Automation has reduced the number of line operators, while increased maintenance workers, quality control, logistics and indirect labor. The study observed vertical and horizontal gender segregation in hybrid production processes, with advancements towards horizontal gender equality in technologically advanced establishments. Addressing cultural attitudes and technical challenges is crucial for equitable benefits, as both industries currently undergo a transitional phase." The study refers to the period 2022-2023 (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku).
Erfasst von	Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung, Nürnberg
Update	2025/2