Title :
Multi-Agent model for a distributed logistic system
Author :
Zoghlami, Nesrine ; Vromman, Laurent ; Hammadi, Slim
Author_Institution :
Lab. of Autom. Informatics & Signal, Ecole Centrale of Lille, Villeneuve d´´Ascq
Abstract :
Problems approached by logistic system are typically complex in particular the planning of a distributed logistic system which is a complex process implying several constraints. Among these constraints we can mention: cooperation between the different organizational entities of the system, the hold in consideration of the diversity of the nature of the product routed and the category of the client targeted. This paper introduces a new multi-agent modeling approach; our model represents a distributed logistic system. Flows are forwarded from a zone to the other one by way of a strategic transport. The needs in flows (medicines flow, clothes flow, foods flow...) are indicated by information system placed in every zone. We want to optimize the routing of these flows from one zone to another as well as to satisfy the needs in every zone, knowing that these needs are different according to several criteria among which we mention: features of the geographic zone, the nature of the stocks, the stricken individuals in every zone. Indeed, these problems bring us to study several approaches: (1) multi-agent system, (2) optimisation methods, (3) fuzzy logic approach, and (4) statistics estimators. In this paper we propose the multi-agent technology and the fuzzy estimators as potential solutions for the resolution of this kind of problems
Keywords :
estimation theory; fuzzy logic; logistics; multi-agent systems; optimisation; distributed logistic system; fuzzy logic; information system; multiagent model; multiagent system; optimisation; statistics estimators; strategic transport; Fuzzy logic; Informatics; Laboratories; Logistics; Multiagent systems; Process planning; Production systems; Resource management; Routing; Systems engineering and theory; distributed logistic system; estimating agents; fuzzy logic; holonic agents; multi-agent system;
Conference_Titel :
Computational Engineering in Systems Applications, IMACS Multiconference on
Conference_Location :
Beijing
Print_ISBN :
7-302-13922-9
Electronic_ISBN :
7-900718-14-1
DOI :
10.1109/CESA.2006.4281793