Abstract
The fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques are introduced briefly in this chapter. The definition, significance and classification of AI techniques are presented first. Some representative AI techniques, especially those which have been used in solving decision-making problems in the apparel supply chain operations, are then introduced to help readers understand AI techniques used in subsequent chapters. These techniques include rule-based expert systems, evolutionary optimization techniques, feedforward neural networks and fuzzy logic. Their relevant fundamentals are introduced, including their origins, fundamental characteristics, possible applications and the procedures of implementation.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Optimizing Decision Making in the Apparel Supply Chain Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
Subtitle of host publication | From Production to Retail |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 13-40 |
Number of pages | 28 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780857097798 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2013 |
Keywords
- Evolutionary computation
- Expert system
- Fuzzy logic
- Neural network
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering