ATC-based task allocation in virtual enterprise. (31st January 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ling, Liuyi; Liang, Liang; Gou, Qinglong; Du, Shaofu
• Is Part Of: International journal of integrated supply management. Volume 6:Number 1(2011)
• Page Start: 92
• Page End: 107
• Publication Date: 2011-01-31
• Subjects: analytical target cascading -- task allocation -- virtual enterprises -- web based enterprises -- online enterprises -- autonomous enterprises -- heterogeneous enterprises -- member enterprises -- efficiency -- responsiveness -- synchronisation -- integration -- business components -- component distribution -- coordination -- production tasks -- optimal solutions -- customer satisfaction -- production costs -- numerical studies -- integrated supply chains -- SCM -- supply chain management; Business logistics -- Periodicals; 658.7
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-5360

Abstract

A virtual enterprise (VE) consists of several autonomous and heterogeneous member enterprises (MEs) that move towards their own objectives. In order to improve its efficiency and responsiveness, the VE has to effectively synchronise and integrate business components that are distributed across the MEs. This paper probes task allocation problem in a virtual enterprise. ATC (Analytical Target Cascading) is used to coordinate the production task allocation in order to achieve the optimal solution with high customer satisfaction and low total production cost. The numerical study in this paper demonstrates that ATC is an effective coordination method.