Title :
Holons in knowledge-based manufacturing
Author :
Lyall, I. ; Zakeri, A.
Author_Institution :
Wescol Ltd., Wolverhampton, UK
fDate :
8/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The pressure for change in the manufacturing environment has been fuelled by necessity for ever-shorter lead times and attendant reduced resources. These constraints have compelled engineers and designers to adopt innovative methods. The authors discuss such problems and present a solution that highlights a holonic approach
Keywords :
computer aided production planning; knowledge based systems; manufacturing data processing; production control; agile manufacturing; holonic manufacturing system; knowledge-based system; lead times; production control; production planning;
Journal_Title :
Manufacturing Engineer
DOI :
10.1049/me:20020403
