APPSS - An Agent-Based Dynamic Process Planning and Scheduling System

Lim, M. and Zhang, Z.W. (2000) APPSS - An Agent-Based Dynamic Process Planning and Scheduling System. In: IFAC Workshop on Multi-Agent-Systems in Production (MAS 99), Vienna, Austria, 2-4 December 1999, pp. 51-56. ISBN 0080436579

Abstract

Towards the 21st century, the world market is increasingly dynamic, turbulent and competitive. As a result, the responsiveness of manufacturing systems is becoming critical for manufacturing enterprises to fulfil the competitive market needs. In this paper, a new framework of an integrated dynamic process planning and scheduling system, Agent-Based Dynamic Process Planning and Scheduling System (APPSS) is introduced. This framework is not only enabling the dynamically optimised utilisation of manufacturing resources but also providing a platform on which alternative configurations of manufacturing systems can be assessed. This would result in a preliminary move heading towards agile manufacturing. The idea of Agents Technology is adopted which constitutes the backbone of this framework.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Lim, Professor Ming
• Authors: Lim, M., and Zhang, Z.W.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
• Journal Name: Multi-agent-systems in Production
• ISBN: 0080436579