This study focuses on the demand sector of smart factories, especially policies related to the introduction of smart factories by small and medium sized manufacturers. As will be explained later, discussions focusing on SMEs are important because the gap in capacity and resources between large...

SMEs are key growth engines for the Korean economy, as they account for the majority of firms and employment and can generate earnings in the global market. The Korean government has concentrated its attention on the development of policy measures aimed at the global market, which have prompted...