TRANSFORMER MANUFACTURING OPTIMIZED PLANNING ACROSS THE MANUFACTURING PLANTS USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Application 1640/KOLNP/2004 published 2006-06-02, filed 2004-11-03
A system and method for selecting an optimal manufacturing location at which to execute an order are disclosed. Input is received including the order and manufacturing capability information for the available locations. The input may also include management information. An optimization mode is selected based on the manufacturing capability information. The optimization mode may be, for example, a global or a local mode. A manufacturing optimization is performed based on the input and the selected optimization mode. The optimization provides an optimal manufacturing location at which to execute the order. The order may be forwarded to the optimal manufacturing location. (FIG). 1

Applicant

ABB RESEARCH LTD.,
P.O.BOX 8131, CH-8050, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND.

Inventor

BAYOUMI, DEIA, SALAH-ELDIN VICK, WILLIAM, J

International Info

Classification: G06F 17/60
Publication Number: WO 03/094078
Application Date: 2003-04-30

Priority Information

60/377,235 USA 2002-04-30