An Expert System for Inventory Managers at Retail Stock Points.

Abstract

The responsiveness of the Navy supply system depends upon the effectiveness of its inventory managers. It is difficult to achieve and maintain the high skill levels required of inventory managers to perform their jobs. Improvement in the effectiveness and productivity of existing personnel is possible through the application of 'expert systems' technology. This thesis presents the design and development of expert system prototypes for two tasks performed by Navy stock point inventory managers: Delinquent Dues and Variables Ranking Lists processing. A review is provided of the acquired knowledge factors and the steps taken in the construction of the systems. The prototypes were evaluated by inventory managers and found to be extremely functional. The inventory managers were enthusiastic about the effectiveness and future use of these systems. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA182522

Entities

People

  • William D. Schill

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Engineers
  • Expert Systems
  • Inventory
  • Models
  • Production Models
  • Productivity
  • Prototypes

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.