Expert Systems for Price Analysis: A Feasibility Study,

Abstract

The feasibility of alternative designs for an expert price analysis computer system is evaluated by analyzing the price analysis task, and the related support requirements, as performed by Air Force procurement activities. Generally, the Air Force should embark on a coordinated, long-range program of providing adequate expert system support to all procurement functions. Initially, this support can best be provided by a highly structured, interactive expert system which confronts the system user with requisite decision sequences. Each sequence points to a tutorial network which provides explanation and instruction if desired. The most immediate benefit will be experienced at the base level where little expert assistance is currently available. This type of expert system provides the nucleus for developing more sophisticated expert systems for other procurement activities in the intermediate and long term. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADP002795

Entities

People

  • Balasubramanian Chandrasekaran
  • J. F. Dillard
  • K. Ramarkrishna

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Procurement
  • Computers
  • Expert Systems
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Instructions
  • Military Procurement
  • Procurement
  • Sequences
  • Synergism
  • Virginia

Readers

  • Economics
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.