Negotiation in a multi-agent supply chain system
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– The integration of isolated supply chain functions into a global system and the coordination of multiple functions across the system are two open problems. In this paper we address these problems by organizing the supply chain as a collection of autonomous agents that are able to coordinate their activities through negotiation. The agents generate plans of action towards the achievement of their goals and, over time, conflicts inevitably occur among them. Conflict resolution is crucial for achieving effective multi-agent coordination. Negotiation is the predominant process for resolving conflicts. This paper presents a prenegotiation model, a generic negotiation mechanism, and a set of negotiation tactics.
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