A decision support system for container design in production systems

Abstract

Describes a user‐friendly decision support tool to select near optimal containers for specific manufacturing scenarios relative to all the constraints associated with the use of the container. Guides the user through a dialogue to input constraints and scenario‐specific information. Shows how the decision support tool iterates between an expert system and a simulation model, to produce a near optimal container with respect to internal and external dimensional requirements. Explains the methods by which the system is tested and validated in a realistic environment. Discusses future research directions.

Citation

Harit, S., Don Taylor, G. and Asfahl, C.R. (1997), "A decision support system for container design in production systems", Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 8 No. 4, pp. 195-207. https://doi.org/10.1108/09576069710182018