THE IMPACT OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS ON FIRMS USING ADVANCED PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY CLUSTERS

In monitoring the performance of companies using advanced manufacturing technologies (VT) were recorded revealing data which were compared with companies that do not use advanced technologies. For companies that use advanced manufacturing technologies, has been identified the occurrence of clusters of advanced technologies, the results were also subjected to research. It was found a relationship between companies using advanced technologies and their economic results achieved, although these results were affected by the global economic crisis. Although it managed to obtain measurable and meaningful results describing the development of indicators measured before the crisis, during the crisis and after the crisis. Rise and fall of the global economic crisis can be seen in the observed economic indicators, which are added value and profit per employee. The research showed relevant research results, which are described in this article.