Title :
A Framework for Multi-Agent Based Supply Network Simulation
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Bus. Adm., South China Univ. of Technol., Guangzhou, China
Abstract :
It is a challenging task to analyze dynamic performance of a practical supply network system, as well as performance of its members. This paper addresses this problem, and proposes a new framework for multi-agent approach. In the paper, the primary objects required for supply network simulations are defined. The static relationships among these objects and dynamic order in which they interact with each other are also presented. Finally, a simple four-echelon supply network system is simulated to validate and illustrate the framework.
Keywords :
multi-agent systems; supply chain management; four-echelon supply network system; multi-agent approach; supply network simulation; Adaptation model; Adaptive systems; Analytical models; Biological system modeling; Computational modeling; Supply chains; Unified modeling language;
Conference_Titel :
Management and Service Science (MASS), 2010 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Wuhan
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5325-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5326-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICMSS.2010.5577661
