ASSESSMENT OF THE ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF AUTOMATION OF THE ASSEMBLY LINE PROCESS OF MACHINE-BUILDING ENTERPRISE

Abstract

Automation of production processes is a priority area in the development of Kazakhstan's industry within the framework of Industry 4.0 and economic digitalization. This article focuses on evaluating the economic efficiency of implementing automation in the assembly sections of machine-building enterprises. The research purpose is to justify the feasibility of automating assembly lines based on the assessment of economic and production indicators. The article outlines methodological approaches to calculating economic effects such as cost reduction, productivity growth, and improved product quality. The practical part of the research is based on one of Kazakhstan's machine-building enterprises. The findings confirm the importance of a comprehensive approach to automation as a tool for enhancing industrial competitiveness. Recommendations are provided for integrating automated solutions in accordance with state programs supporting industrial modernization. Special attention is given to the regional context using the example of Kostanay region, considering infrastructure, employment structure, and technical capacity–thus ensuring the applied nature of the research and the scalability of its results.