# ICTs have a significant role in the means of production

In general, [[The means of production are heavily reliant on technology]].

Specifically for ICTs:

-   they play a major role in many aspects of the production process
-   they can help to automate and streamline production tasks
    -   allowing companies to produce goods more efficiently and at a lower
-   they can be used to facilitate collaboration and communication among workers
    -   which can help to improve the coordination and efficiency of production processes.
-   they can provide access to a wealth of information and data
    -   that can be used to make more informed decisions about production processes
    -   and for resource planning and allocation.