Agent-Based Approach to Mass-Oriented Production Planning: Case Study

• Published in: IEEE transactions on systems, man and cybernetics. Part C, Applications and reviews Vol. 37; no. 3; pp. 386 - 395
• Main Authors: Pechoucek, M., Rehak, M., Charvat, P., Vlcek, T., Kolar, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New-York, NY IEEE 01-05-2007; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Architecture; Artificial intelligence; Automotive engines; Computer science; control theory; systems; Cybernetics; Engines; Exact sciences and technology; Learning and adaptive systems; Manufacturing processes; Multiagent systems; Process planning; Production facilities; Production planning; Production systems; Pulp manufacturing; Resource management; Production system; Mass production; Multiagent system; Multiagent systems; Production planning; Agent oriented
• ISSN: 1094-6977; 1558-2442
• DOI: 10.1109/TSMCC.2006.889537

This paper discusses the potential of multiagent planning techniques in the production-planning domain, with special focus on mass-oriented production. The research presented in the paper has been centered around ExPlanTech-a specific implementation of a production-planning multiagent system. Suitability of ExPlanTech for mass-oriented and project-driven manufacturing is also discussed in the paper. Applicability of multiagent concepts is demonstrated on a multiagent planning architecture and production-planning case study at a Skoda Auto Engine Plant