... decision support systems, and implementing a structure to the knowledge used in these systems is well documented (Spangler, 1991; Holsapple and Whinston, 1996; Edwards, 1992; Van Lohuizen, 1986). While the integration of intelligent technologies with conventional information systems poses problems (Turban...

... have been explored. Concludes that current commercial software systems for subcontract manufacture are underdeveloped. Further argues that software development tools and platforms are increasingly available to facilitate the creation of practical decision support systems for distributed organizational...

... on the strategic importance of the product involved, quantitative data and qualitative factors. The system’s early validation results show its potential as an effective decision‐making aid. © MCB UP Limited 1996 Decision‐support systems Expert systems Knowledge‐based systems Purchasing Supplier...

... of materials to the work centres because of limited unloading facilities. Identifies this problem, develops a mathematical formulation and provides a methodology for obtaining optimal delivery schedules for JIT purchases by applying operations research techniques. An algorithm‐based decision support system...

... further consideration. Decision making Decision‐support systems Location Marketing strategy Modelling Planning Top management United Arab Emirates Attracting new industries has become a primal goal for many nations who recognize industrialization to be a key to economic development...

... and social impacts have been considered for justifying AMS and decomposing these factors into several possible attributes. © MCB UP Limited 1993 Analytical hierarchy process Automated operations Decision‐support systems India Multiple regression analysis Use of the Analytic Hierarchy...

..., if they are to win the order and to secure future orders. Often, the need to ensure that a tender is realistic is given a low priority and thus orders that are won are delivered late and/or made at a loss. Proposes a Decision Support System which assists in determining tenders which are both realistic...

...Linda Hendry; Brian Kingsman A Decision Support System (DSS), specifically designed to address the needs of small‐to medium‐sized make‐to‐order companies, is currently being developed. It includes two of the most important features in such a system. First, it aims to integrate the production...

... a spreadsheet package is demonstrated. The simulation process serves as a decision‐support system to assist decision makers to determine the appropriate service level based on number of servers. Arrival of customers to obtain service is stochastic in nature and therefore can be assigned a probability...

... modelling techniques. © MCB UP Limited 1989 Computers Decision‐support systems Simulation Manufacturing technology Just‐in‐time The Usage of Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology within Manufacturing Organisations in the North East of England The Usage of Computer- Integrated...