An Application Methodology of Future Estimation Function in Manufacturing Management System and its Effectiveness

Abstract

Information system, such as POP or MRP, is essential to manufacturing industry in order to increase productivity. Conventionally current data based manufacturing system management with human experiences is quite common. A new practical manufacturing system management methodology, which handles future estimation data, is proposed to facilitate higher productivity and punctual operation. Precise future estimation enables shop floor level staffs to make higher level decisions on the system management, and to improve the concealed manufacturing line drawbacks. Finally the effectiveness of the methodology is presented through a simulation-based case study.