Agent-Based Information Logistics in Planning Processes

Abstract

Monitoring and coordination of planning processes requires a very flexible support by information systems. Due to the high amount of activities conducted in parallel as well as numerous interdependencies between inputs and outputs of every process step, present coordination concepts result in information deficits during process execution. In cooperation with an industry partner an agent-based information logistics system has been developed to reduce these deficits. The concept builds upon autonomic system approaches and event management paradigms. First results indicate that it is capable to streamline coordination processes.