... as initiating a benchmarking study. This paper describes the knowledge acquisition methodology and the knowledge management methodology adopted for the development of a knowledge‐based system to estimate the cash cost performance of the product delivery process of steel plants. It will show how the combination...

... 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...

... satisfactory results. © MCB UP Limited 1995 Expert systems Job shop Knowledge‐based systems Modelling Scheduling Simulation In addition to workshop situations, job file characteristics are also another factor which affect the scheduling performance and they include...

... Limited 1992 Expert systems Knowledge‐based systems Manufacturing Production scheduling Simulation Computer systems Interfaces Modelling IJOPM 12,11 A Knowledge-based Simulation System for Manufacturing Scheduling 4 Received August 1991 Revised February 1992 Shanthakumar Palaniswami...

... of a transportation path to move parts between stations. Describes a prototype knowledge‐based system for selection of a transport path in real‐time control of FMS. The knowledge‐based system is evaluated with an empirical approach. © MCB UP Limited 1992 Control Knowledge‐based systems Real time...