Visual decision support system for the assessment of steel production efficiency

A novel web-based Decision Support System (DSS) for condition monitoring and continuous improvement of steelmaking production efficiency is presented in this paper. Production efficiency was measured and modelled through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), which are assigned on-line to a single product (coil) and identified at different facilities throughout the integrated route. The systemic nature of the DSS system boosts the integration of every agent included in the decision chain of the company. It assures multi-agent decision convergence and the transformation of process information and expert knowledge into profitable results. The first case study is presented.