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Modelling Complex Manufacturing Systems Using the IDEF Modelling Languages

04/18/2020 10:21 AM

Hi all,

I'm wanting to model a complex manufacturing system using the IDEF languages, specifically IDEF0 and IDEF3. To do this I am performing a top-down approach (Process decomposition), whereby the high-level organisational processes are defined then each layer below the high-level is defined through processes, activities and finally tasks.

I am confused which of IDEF0 and IDEF3 is best to model the high-level processes and which for the low-level processes? Any help on these languages or other way of modelling manufacturing systems will be appreciated.

Example: High-level = planning > machine setup > operation > post-processing > inspection > delivery.

Planning subprocess = feasibility assessment > risk management > develop manufacturing plan etc.

feasibility assessment subprocess = costing > resource assessment > production scheduling etc.

This sort of decomposition until the full manufacturing system is broken down into individual task and work instructions.

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Duncan

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Re: Modelling complex manufacturing systems using the IDEF modelling languages

04/18/2020 1:11 PM

Are the videos on YouTube insufficient in some way, please?

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04/18/2020 1:33 PM

Very little about decomposition, and hardly any info on linking idef0 and idef3. Which according to the technical report published on the idef language is one of the main purposes of the language.

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04/18/2020 3:59 PM

There is a reading list at the bottom of this page, and a list of training opportunities can be found using any internet search engine.

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