Case study: The furniture company: deductive databases and the scheduling problem

  • Authors:
  • Alexander P. Pons

  • Affiliations:
  • Computer Information Systems, University of Miami, 5250 University Drive, 421 Jenkins Building, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA

  • Venue:
  • International Journal of Information Management: The Journal for Information Professionals
  • Year:
  • 2003

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Abstract

In this paper we address the possibility of utilizing a deductive database solution to assist a furniture company to solve its delivery scheduling problems. We first present the company's current approach to scheduling furniture deliveries using their present computing facilities. Then, we discuss their search for an off-the-self solution, resulting in the proposed solution employing the capabilities of a deductive database application. An evaluation of the current state of commercially available deductive database is conducted and presented to assess the possibilities and availability of the technology to focus on an alternative for the furniture company.