Applications of agent-based systems in intelligent manufacturing: An updated review

W Shen, Q Hao, HJ Yoon, DH Norrie - Advanced engineering …, 2006 - Elsevier
Agent technology has been recognized as a promising paradigm for next generation
manufacturing systems. Researchers have attempted to apply agent technology to …

Integration of agent technology into manufacturing enterprise: A review and platform for industry 4.0

MK Adeyeri, K Mpofu… - … conference on industrial …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Agent paradigm is a technology recognized as potent tool for the 21 st century
manufacturing system. Researches are on-going in the applications of agent technology to …

A dynamic logistics process knowledge-based system–An RFID multi-agent approach

HKH Chow, KL Choy, WB Lee - Knowledge-Based Systems, 2007 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: This paper proposes a real-time knowledge support framework for the
development of an RFID-multi-agent based process knowledge-based system which has the …

Quantitative performance evaluation of RFID applications in the supply chain of the printing industry

JL Hou, CH Huang - Industrial Management & Data Systems, 2006 - emerald.com
Purpose–Seeks to carry out an empirical study to reveal the business characteristics of the
printing industry and to accomplish a quantitative analysis of costs and benefits for RFID …

Origins of profitability through JIT processes in the supply chain

JJ Mistry - Industrial Management & Data Systems, 2005 - emerald.com
Purpose–To develop a conceptual model that links specific antecedent improvements in
supply chain processes to improved financial performance indicators. Design/methodology …

E-commerce logistics: a literature research review and topics for future research

A Bask, M Lipponen, M Tinnilä - … Journal of E-Services and Mobile …, 2012 - igi-global.com
E-commerce has attracted increasing interest at the beginning of the 21st century, in both
academia and practice. Today, the Internet is commonly used by both consumers and …

Design and development of agent-based procurement system to enhance business intelligence

CKM Lee, HCW Lau, GTS Ho, W Ho - Expert Systems with Applications, 2009 - Elsevier
The purpose of this research is to propose a procurement system across other disciplines
and retrieved information with relevant parties so as to have a better co-ordination between …

The integration between marketing and purchasing in the traceability process

S Guercini, A Runfola - Industrial Marketing Management, 2009 - Elsevier
This paper provides an overview of the implications of integrating marketing and purchasing
offered by traceability. The research offers some evidence of the adoption of different …

Identifying the pivotal role of participation strategies and information technology application for supply chain excellence

C Lin, H Tseng - Industrial Management & Data Systems, 2006 - emerald.com
Purpose–To propose a conceptual structural equation model to demonstrate the direct and
indirect impact of supply chain participation strategy (SCPS), information technology …

A genetic approach for freight transportation planning

AC Caputo, L Fratocchi, PM Pelagagge - Industrial Management & …, 2006 - emerald.com
Purpose–This purpose of this paper is to present a methodology for optimally planning long‐
haul road transport activities through proper aggregation of customer orders in separate full …