Application of the multi-agent approach in just-in-time production control system. (1st January 2003)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Ruey-Shun; Lu, Kun-Yung; Chang, C.C.
• Is Part Of: International journal of computer applications technology. Volume 17:Number 2(2003)
• Page Start: 90
• Page End: 100
• Publication Date: 2003-01-01
• Subjects: multi-agent -- just-in-time -- web-base -- supply chain -- electronic Kanban; Technology -- Data processing -- Periodicals; 620.00285
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0952-8091

Abstract

Although the computerised information system is conventionally used in production control, applying a manual-driven approach and improper logistics assignments typically lead to lower operating efficiency and a slower customer service response time. This study presents an experimental multi-agent system mobile enterprise information portal (MEIP), developed for real-time production controlling across the intra-/inter-organisational supply system. A new formalism called tri-base model of the multi-agent communication/negotiation mechanism is employed to simulate the just-in-time (JIT) control manufacturing system. Several novel technical devices such as mobile agent system, two-dimensional (2D) barcode system, etc., are used to establish the real-time data capture and communication system. The findings of the case study indicate that the experimental multi-agent system can respond to the status of the production line in real time. This can help the production controller making an effect decision.