Fuzzy logic cost estimation method for high production volume components

The purpose of this research is to develop fuzzy logic cost models that estimate the cost of a component based on the component's geometric shape, size, material and manufacturing process. The research is focused on components made from high production quantity processes i.e. stamping, injection molding, rolling and extrusion. However, the method may also be used for other types of manufacturing processes. The method is useful to both engineers and cost estimators whenever an estimated cost is desired. Engineers and cost estimators may use the method to obtain the cost of components or products of similar design without a detailed estimate. The objective is to develop a cost estimation method that is easy and simple to use.

Name thesis:degree_name

MS

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Industrial and Managements Systems Engineering

Year dc:date.available

2001

Author dc:creator

• Copen, Shirley Jean

Contributors dc:contributor

• Robert C. Creese.

• Industrial engineering
• Accounting
• Artificial intelligence

Identifier

https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/1189

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:researchrepository.wvu.edu:etd-2192