Multi-object Negotiation Mechanism of Manufacturing Enterprise Supply Chain Based on Multi-Agent
Yang Changhui · 2006
It is initiative to apply multi-agent technology to the supply chain management (SCM) of manufacturing enterprise, as in the multi-agent-based supply chain system of manufacturing enterprise, purchase agent should negotiate with the supply agent for price, quality, delivery time and supply quota etc. A model for multi-object negotiation of multi-agent system is presented. The negotiation strategy between purchasing agent and multiple supply agents are also proposed. The model can be used to optimize the SCM of manufacturing enterprise. Manufacturing enterprise and strategic partnerships may share profit and achieve joint gains based on this model.