Design-relevant information is sometimes vague or linguistic (technically speaking, f-granular) (e.g., design a slim shaft with light weight where dimensions are critical than weight). This puts obstacle in practicing the information axiom (minimize the information content of the design) of axiomatic design theory, a theory that establishes a science base for design. In such a situation, how on...

The decision of information technology (IT) outsourcing requires close attention to the evaluation of supplier selection process because the selection decision involves conflicting multiple criteria and is replete with complex decision making problems. Selecting the most appropriate suppliers is considered an important strategic decision that may impact the performance of outsourcing engagement...

In recent years, many design approaches have been developed for automated manufacturing systems in the fields of reconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMS), holonic manufacturing systems (HMS), and multi-agent systems (MAS). One of the principle reasons for these developments has been to enhance the recongurability of a manufacturing system; allowing it to readily adapt to changes over time. Ho...

Product design is an activity that must be supported by information in order to allow designers conceive solutions real problems do not introduce further issues, first of all, environmental concerns. Axiomatic approach provides the possibility check whether a solution functionally valid and it can also extended considering eco-design elements. In synthetic representation 1D 2D arrays, inform ab...