A Framework for the Development of Multi-Agent Systems in Supply Chain Management

2009 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Multi Agent

Agents and Multi-Agent Systems in Supply Chain Management

2008 ◽  
pp. 223-243
Author(s):  
Pericles A. Mitkas ◽  
Paraskevi Nikolaidou
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
General Description ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Current State ◽  
Future Extension ◽  
Multi Agent

This chapter discusses the current state-of-the-art of agents and multi-agent systems (MAS) in supply chain management (SCM). Following a general description of SCM and the challenges it is currently ed with we present MAS as a possible solution to these challenge. We argue that an application involving multiple autonomous actors, such as SCM, can best be served by a software paradigm that relies on multiple independent software entities, like agents. The most significant current trends in this area and focusing on potential areas of further research. Furthermore, the authors believe that a clearer view on the current state-of-the-art and future extension will help researchers improve existing standards and solve remaining issues, eventually helping MAS-based SCM systems to replace legacy ERP software, but also give a boost on both areas of research separately.

Agents and Multi-Agent Systems in Supply Chain Management

2011 ◽  
pp. 867-886
Author(s):  
Pericles Mitkas ◽  
Paraskevi Nikolaidou
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
General Description ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Current State ◽  
Future Extension ◽  
Multi Agent

This chapter discusses the current state-of-the-art of agents and multi-agent systems (MAS) in supply chain management (SCM). Following a general description of SCM and the challenges it is currently ed with we present MAS as a possible solution to these challenge. We argue that an application involving multiple autonomous actors, such as SCM, can best be served by a software paradigm that relies on multiple independent software entities, like agents. The most significant current trends in this area and focusing on potential areas of further research. Furthermore, the authors believe that a clearer view on the current state-of-the-art and future extension will help researchers improve existing standards and solve remaining issues, eventually helping MAS-based SCM systems to replace legacy ERP software, but also give a boost on both areas of research separately.

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