Title :
A computer integrated system for autonomous management of production (illustrated by applications in textile manufacturing)
Author :
Kleeman, Peter T. ; Calogero, Theresa A. ; Cromwell, Catherine L. ; Nan, Joshua D. ; Sanborn, Paul F. ; Wright, Peter B.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Syst. Eng., Virginia Univ., Charlottesville, VA, USA
Abstract :
A computer-based manufacturing decision system prototype that can be implemented in a wide variety of production workplaces to aid in identifying production problems, production-improvement opportunities, and appropriate management actions is described. The system described is designed to access production-performance data, to identify symptoms of poor performance, to diagnose likely causes of poor performance, and to recommend actions that will best meet production objectives. The system integrates statistical, expert system and management science methods into a set of modules that aid production managers in acute and long-term management. An implementation of the system for use in autonomous management of textile production and as a management decision aid is described and used in the specific case of managing weaving facilities
Keywords :
decision support systems; expert systems; manufacturing data processing; production control; textile industry; autonomous management; computer integrated system; expert system; management science methods; manufacturing decision system prototype; production management; production problems; production-improvement opportunities; statistical methods; textile manufacturing; weaving; Application software; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer integrated manufacturing; Control systems; Electrical equipment industry; Production systems; Prototypes; Temperature sensors; Textile industry; Textile technology;
Conference_Titel :
Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 1990., Proceedings of Rensselaer's Second International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Troy, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-1966-X
DOI :
10.1109/CIM.1990.128120
