System
Characterization & Problem Solving Capabilities
What knowledge does the system provide?
For standard
storage areas, the Closet Idea Gallery includes preconfigured design
ideas that meet an individual’s specific needs. The design tools
also includes knowledge about the various parts that are needed to
assemble the shelving for the storage area. This tool provides
knowledge about which types of shelving can be used for the project
and the estimated costs of the project for each of the shelving
types. These shelving types include: 1) SuperSlide, 2) Shelf & Rod
and 3) ShelfTrack.
For
non-standard storage areas, a customization tools if offered that
assists the customer in designing their own storage space. This
tool supplies the customer with knowledge about the various parts
that can be used to design a storage area. This tool will also
alert the customer when a part he or she is selecting for their
design will not appropriately fit within the configuration
For those
customers who do not wish to use any of the on-line tools,
Professional Design Services are offered. The customer can answer a
few questions and a design professional will design a storage spaced
for the customer. With this option, the customer is provided
knowledge from design professionals.
What problem does the system
solve during decision making?
The Ventilated
Shelving Design Tool is a model-driven decision support system that
allows the customer to solve the problem of efficiently using
storage space, identifying the parts needed to assemble the designed
space, and estimating the costs for the project. |