A multi-agent-supported, product-based production control

Increasing requirements in regard to reactivity, adaptability and traceability in production and by extension in the supply chain can be observed among products, processes and clients all over the product lifecycle. In order to cope with these challenges, new methods for an accurate and reliable production planning and control are necessary. The integration of modern sensor technologies presents a promising approach to enhance information management on the shop floor. Hence, current states of both resources and individual products can be captured. The paper presents the framework of a multi-agent-supported, product-based production control, in which the individual product acts as an additional element of control in the production system. Thus, a significant contribution to adaptive and closed-loop production systems can be achieved that are able to transfer current information to the respective planning and control levels.