Title :
LIMA: a Logistics Inventory Management Assistant
Author :
Lipshutz, Mark ; McEntire, Robin ; McKay, Donald P.
Author_Institution :
Unisys Corp., Paoli, PA, USA
Abstract :
The Logistics Inventory Management Assistant (LIMA) is an expert system to assist Unisys spare parts inventory analysts in developing an action plan on a part-by-part basis to maintain inventory levels within a target zone. The task is complex and has significant cost impact. LIMA is a PC-hosted tool, incorporating business presentation graphics, statistical analysis, `what if´ capabilities and expert assistance from a Prolog knowledge base. Data provided to LIMA are extracted from a large mainframe database of parts usage. The expert system component guides the analyst through a data validation process, generates an action plan to cover the planning period and engages the analyst in a planning dialogue
Keywords :
DP industry; Unisys computers; business graphics; expert systems; logistics data processing; microcomputer applications; planning (artificial intelligence); statistical analysis; stock control data processing; LIMA; Logistics Inventory Management Assistant; PC-hosted tool; Prolog knowledge base; Unisys spare parts; action plan; business presentation graphics; cost impact; data validation process; expert system; mainframe database; parts usage; planning dialogue; statistical analysis; what-if capabilities; Costs; Data analysis; Data mining; Databases; Expert systems; Graphics; Inventory management; Logistics; Process planning; Statistical analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Artificial Intelligence Applications, 1991. Proceedings., Seventh IEEE Conference on
Conference_Location :
Miami Beach, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2135-4
DOI :
10.1109/CAIA.1991.120899
