A Fuzzy Mathematics Approach to Modeling Emergent Holonic Structures

This paper proposes fuzzy entropy minimization as an emergent property of holonic structures. When applied in the context of multi-agent systems this emergent property leads to automatic clustering of the agents into holonic organizations. When modeling enterprises as software agents the property turns into an inherent characteristic of holonic virtual organizations that enables clustering the best collaborative partners and/or resources at all levels of a holonic (virtual) enterprise. Applicability of the method to on-line reconfiguration of dynamic virtual organizations is proven by a simulation example. Key-words: Holonic structure; emergent virtual organization; multi-agent systems; fuzzy entropy minimization; metamorphic architecture; dynamic re-configuration.