scholarly journals A Study of Multi-Agent Based Supply Chain Modeling and Management

iBusiness ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 02 (04) ◽  
pp. 333-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
WanSup Um ◽  
Huitian Lu ◽  
Teresa J. K. Hall
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
Supply Chain Modeling

An agent-based supplier selection framework

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2/3) ◽  
pp. 180-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Jahani ◽  
Masrah Azrifah Azmi Murad ◽  
Md. Nasir bin Sulaiman ◽  
Mohd. Hasan Selamat
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Case Based Reasoning ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Common Framework ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
Case Based

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose an approach that integrates three complementary perspectives, multi-agent systems, fuzzy logic and case-based reasoning. Unsatisfied customers, information overload and high uncertainty are the main challenges that are faced by today’s supply chains. In addition, a few existing agent-based approaches are tied to real-world supply chain functions like supplier selection. These approaches are static and do not adequately take the qualitative and quantitative factors into consideration. Therefore, an agent-based framework is needed to address these issues. Design/methodology/approach – The proposed approach integrates three complementary perspectives, multi-agent systems, fuzzy logic and case-based reasoning, as a common framework. These perspectives were rarely used together as a common framework in previous studies. Furthermore, an exploratory case study in an office furniture company is undertaken to illustrate the value of the framework. Findings – The proposed agent-based framework evaluates supply offers based on customers’ preferences, recommends alternative products in the case of stock-out and provides a collaborative environment among agents who represent different supply chain entities. The proposed fuzzy case-based reasoning (F-CBR) approach reduces the information overload by organizing them into the relevant cases that causes less overall search between cases. In addition, its fuzzy aspect addresses the high uncertainty of supply chains, especially when there are different customers’ orders with different preferences. Research limitations/implications – The present study does not include the functions of inventory management and negotiation between agents. Furthermore, only the case description and case retrieval phases of the case-based reasoning approach are investigated, and the remaining phases like case retaining, case reusing and case revising are not included in the scope of this paper. Originality/value – This framework balances the interests of different supply chain structural elements where each of them is represented by a specific agent for better collaboration, decision-making and problem-solving in a multi-agent environment. In addition, the supplier selection and order gathering mechanisms are developed based on customers’ orders.

A Multi-Agent-Based Research on Tourism Supply Chain Risk Management

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (03) ◽  
pp. 133-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luo Biao ◽  
Wan Liang ◽  
Liang Liang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Supply Chain Risk Management ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Research Perspective ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
High Level ◽  
Tourism Supply Chain

The high level of complexity of tourism supply chain and the inherent risks that exist in the demand and supply of resources are viewed as major limiting factors in achieving high level performance. Though emerging literature on risk management in tourism industry or its equivalent exists, progress in this area is uneven, as most research focuses on this problem from the traditional single business risk management perspective, without considering the entire range of different suppliers involved in the provision and consumption of tourism products. This study applies risk management theory to a new research perspective, which is tourism supply chain management (SCM). This paper develops a framework for the design of a multi-agent-based decision support system (DSS) based on multi-agent theory and technique, in order to manage disruptions and mitigate risks in tourism supply chain.

An Approach of Decision-Making Support Based on Collaborative Agents for Unexpected Rush Orders Management

2011 ◽  
pp. 108-125
Author(s):  
El Habib Nfaoui ◽  
Omar El Beqqali ◽  
Yacine Ouzrout ◽  
Abdelaziz Bouras
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Broad Class ◽  
Global Distribution ◽  
Distributed Architecture ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Decision Making Support

Decisions at different levels of the supply chain can no longer be considered independently, since they may influence profitability throughout the supply chain. This paper focuses on the interest of multi-agent paradigm for the collaborative coordination in global distribution supply chain. Multi-agent computational environments are suitable for a broad class of coordination and negotiation issues involving multiple autonomous or semiautonomous problem solving contexts. An agent-based distributed architecture is proposed for better management of rush unexpected orders. This paper proposes a first architecture validated by a real and industrial case.

An Agent-Based Collaborative Negotiation System for Global Manufacturing Supply Chain Management

2008 ◽  
pp. 2598-2617
Author(s):  
Jianxin Jiao ◽  
Xiao You ◽  
Arun Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Broad Class ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Global Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Supply Chain ◽  
Collaborative Negotiation ◽  
Multi Agent

This chapter applies the multi-agent system paradigm to collaborative negotiation in a global manufacturing supply chain network. Multi-agent computational environments are suitable for dealing with a broad class of coordination and negotiation issues involving multiple autonomous or semi-autonomous problem-solving agents. An agent-based multi-contract negotiation system is proposed for global manufacturingsupply chain coordination. Also reported is a case study of mobile phone global manufacturing supply chain management.

An Ontology and Multi-Agent Based Decision Support Framework for Prefabricated Component Supply Chain

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 1467-1485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Du ◽  
Hengqing Jing ◽  
Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo ◽  
Vijayan Sugumaran ◽  
Daniel Castro-Lacouture
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Decision Support ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Decision Support Framework ◽  
Multi Agent

An Agent-Based Collaborative Negotiation System for Global Manufacturing Supply Chain Management

2006 ◽  
pp. 243-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianxin Jiao ◽  
Xiao You ◽  
Arun Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Broad Class ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Global Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Supply Chain ◽  
Collaborative Negotiation ◽  
Multi Agent

This chapter applies the multi-agent system paradigm to collaborative negotiation in a global manufacturing supply chain network. Multi-agent computational environments are suitable for dealing with a broad class of coordination and negotiation issues involving multiple autonomous or semi-autonomous problem-solving agents. An agent-based multi-contract negotiation system is proposed for global manufacturingsupply chain coordination. Also reported is a case study of mobile phone global manufacturing supply chain management.

The Use of Multi-Agent Systems in Managing Sustainable Supply Chain

2013 ◽  
Vol 315 ◽  
pp. 108-112
Author(s):  
Majid Aarabi ◽  
Muhamad Zameri Mat Saman ◽  
Kuan Yew Wong
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Multi Agent

The main purposes and challenges in supply chain management are reducing cost and time. Significantly, factors such as the competition of markets in the globe, limitation of energy, raw and virgin materials, environmental protection crisis and increasing of global population dramatically are causing unprecedented issues for the worldwide supply chains for providing goods and services to customers efficiently and effectively. The sustainability approach for Supply Chain Management (SCM) considers the 6Rs principles in four main stages of the supply chains: Pre-manufacture, Manufacture, Use and Post-use. The use of Multi-Agent System (MAS) prepares the most important requirements of an effective sustainable supply chain. At the same time, this agent-based approach provides reliable and agile systems, which will enable enterprises to accommodate ever changing needs of their customers in the future. In this article, the use of MAS for optimal Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) is reviewed and the integrated functioning of certain agents resulting in information sharing is also demonstrated. With this idea, an attempt is made to provide a MAS model for the SSCM. In the proposed model, each agent performs a specific function of the organization and shares information with other agents. In order to describe this multi-agent based approach, a simple case study is given to illustrate the sustainable supply chain operations.

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