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Comparison of fuzzy inference system (FIS), FIS with artificial neural networks (FIS + ANN) and FIS with adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (FIS + ANFIS) for inventory control

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Conventional inventory models mostly cope with a known demand and adequate supply, but are not realistic for many industries. In this research, the fuzzy inference system (FIS) model, FIS with artificial neural network (ANN) model and FIS with adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) model in which both supply and demand are uncertain were applied for the inventory system. For FIS model, the generated fuzzy rules were applied to draw out the fuzzy order quantity continuously. The order quantity was adjusted according to the FIS model with the evaluation algorithm for the inventory model. The output of FIS model was also used as data for FIS + ANN and FIS + ANFIS models. The FIS + ANFIS model was studied with three membership functions; trapezoidal and triangular (Trap), Gaussian and bell shape. Inventory costs of the proposed models were compared with the stochastic economic order quantity (EOQ) models based on previous data of a case study factory. The results showed that the FIS + ANFIS_Gauss model gave the best performance of total inventory cost saving by more than 75 % compared to stochastic EOQ model.

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Aengchuan, P., Phruksaphanrat, B. Comparison of fuzzy inference system (FIS), FIS with artificial neural networks (FIS + ANN) and FIS with adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (FIS + ANFIS) for inventory control. J Intell Manuf 29, 905–923 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10845-015-1146-1

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