A Multi-Agent Model for Supply Chain Based on Coordination Center

Abstract:

This paper analyzed the composition of the multiple agent system, and combine with the characteristics of simulation in multiple agent. This paper proposed a supply chain system structure based on the coordination center, to achieve communications between any two entities through the coordination center. This paper constructed the agent module chart of coordination center, suppliers, producers and distributors, and expounds the function and task flow of the coordination center, and design the mechanism for data transfer between modules, in order to realize the data exchange between different entities. In this model, the coordination center takes effective measures like effectively plan, coordination, dispatch and control for the logistics, cash flow and information flow of supply chain. So it has a good reference value for the practical application of supply chain model.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 229-231)
• Pages: 2737-2740
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.229-231.2737
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Li Lin, Lian Fei He
• Keywords: Coordination Center, Data Transfer, Multi-Agent (MA), Supply Chain

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