Decision support system framework for agile manufacturing of mechanical products

Abstract

This paper presents the decision support system
(DSS) framework which allows the selection of proper
decision applying technologies, facilities and processes
located in partner network of mechanical products. The
paper is relevant to Lithuanian industry where the major
part of producers in manufacturing engineering are concerned
with process, production, and product delivery to
the customer. DSS framework interface was modelled and
programmed using WEB based technologies. The framework
computes manufacturing costs of different product
machining options that are compared and the most cost
efficient choice is selected. The DSS framework was tested
by mechanical components-flanges and may be applicable
in more complicated manufacturing environments.