Methodology for knowledge enriched requirements specification for assembly system reconfiguration

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Title:	Methodology for knowledge enriched requirements specification for assembly system reconfiguration
Author(s):	Hitendra Hirani, (University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK), Svetan Ratchev, (University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK), Niels Lohse, (University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK), George Valtchanov, (University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK)
Citation:	Hitendra Hirani, Svetan Ratchev, Niels Lohse, George Valtchanov, (2006) "Methodology for knowledge enriched requirements specification for assembly system reconfiguration", Assembly Automation, Vol. 26 Iss: 4, pp.307 - 314
Keywords:	Assembly, Knowledge management systems, Specifications
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/01445150610705227 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – To present a methodology for requirements specification for assembly system reconfiguration. Design/methodology/approach – Industrial needs were analysed through a series of interviews with personnel involved in the design and sales process. This was then compared to reported research in literature and a new method has been derived and demonstrated. Findings – An improved methodology for requirements specification leading to more efficient design and deployment of reconfigurable assembly systems. Originality/value – Provides a structured mechanism for performing requirements specification tasks that are currently done on an ad hoc basis.