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It is now generally recognized that the process of IDEF0 modelling can be time-consuming and inconsistent. However, the process may be automated to improve time-effectiveness and consistency. This paper proposes a knowledge-based system for automating the process. The system, which is meant for the discrete manufacturing industry, is based on the concept of reference models. A prototype of the...