Applied Expert SystemsEfraim Turban, Paul R. Watkins This volume contains latest developments in business applications of expert systems. It brings to light several innovations which could result in an increased rate of expert systems applications in industry, business, government and the military. It also shows the great potential of expert systems, the diversification of applications, the benefits and some of the problems and the issues involved in a successful application of the new technology. The information recorded here will be of benefit to members of the business community, researchers, practitioners and students alike. |
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Con | 3 |
Expert System Prototyping as a Research Tool | 17 |
Multiple Criteria Decision Making and Expert Systems | 33 |
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accounts addition aggregated algorithm analyzing application Applied Expert Systems approach areas Artificial Intelligence backward chaining belief value blackboard system business ventures cause analysis characteristics check sheet complex components cost courses criteria database decision maker decision problem decision support systems decision tree domain evaluation example expert sys expert system prototypes factors fiberglass Figure financial statements FINSTA firm formulation framework heuristics human ID3 algorithm implemented industry inference engine information systems input integration interaction interface knowledge acquisition knowledge base knowledge engineer knowledge representation knowledge-based system language linear programming lines of reasoning manufacturing MCDM models MCDM problem methodology methods module monitoring multiple OASES operations optimal output partitions performance potential promotion planning query R&D project requirements robots rule base schedule selection SESBV simulation solution Sourcenet strategy structure tasks tion tuples variables