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dc.contributorDepartment of Computingen_US
dc.creatorChan, Hon-man Kenneth-
dc.identifier.urihttps://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/2788-
dc.languageEnglishen_US
dc.publisherHong Kong Polytechnic University-
dc.rightsAll rights reserveden_US
dc.titleA hybrid approach towards material purchaseen_US
dcterms.abstractThis research aims to build a material procurement model using a hybrid approach by combining rule-based reasoning, statistical methods and, linear programming adapted to antique style plastic photo frames industry. The central focus in material reordering is to determine an optimal purchase quantity in order to meet the actual and potential sales demands. In dealing with the uncertainties surrounding sales forecast, in-depth knowledge is required in the crucial factors underlying the product design, clientele and country profile. Such knowledge is acquired from experts and then translated into rules for analyzing the relative importance of these factors. Along with statistical analysis and operational research methodology, these rules formed the basis of this forecast system. This model will learn from historical records; provide quantitative recommendation to assist decision making; and operate even at the absence of experts.en_US
dcterms.extent83, [88] leaves : ill., 1 map ; 31 cmen_US
dcterms.isPartOfPolyU Electronic Thesesen_US
dcterms.issued1997en_US
dcterms.educationalLevelAll Masteren_US
dcterms.educationalLevelM.Sc.en_US
dcterms.LCSHIndustrial procurementen_US
dcterms.LCSHHybrid computer simulationen_US
dcterms.LCSHHong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertationsen_US
dcterms.accessRightsrestricted accessen_US

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