Abstract:

On the basis of the analysis of product configuration in mass customization, a general parametric product structure model was built. Based on the model and the analysis and design of product configuration by means of UML, a product configurator was implemented, which realizes general configuration knowledge representation for a variety of products and configuration solving, it can provide the enduser with a reasonable explanation when the conflict gives rise to nonconfiguration, in addition, it can dynamically generate a new configuration page after the enduser releases or retracts the elements of generic product model, to further meet the enduser’s customization.

Key words: mass customization, product configuration, configuration solving, personality, conflict explanation and preferencebased implication