Impact of integrating knowledge-based technologies in manufacturing: an evaluation

Abstract Knowledge-based technologies offer significant benefits in innovating manufacturing systems. However, evaluation of the actual impact, including cost, effort and limitations as well as advantages of these technologies is required before their wide applications can be justified. An impact evaluation approach is discussed, and specific impacts on the quality of results and efficiency are evaluated in two specific areas: knowledge-based facility planning using FADES and QLAARP, and knowledge-based production scheduling using TDKA.

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