Modeling of Agile Manufacturing Execution Systems Using an Agent-based Approach

摘要

Agile manufacturing execution systems (AMES) are used to help manufacturers optimize shop floorrnproduction in an agile way. And the modeling of AMES is the key issue of realizing AMES. This paper presentsrnan agent-based approach to AMES modeling. Firstly, the characteristics of AMES and its requirements onrnmodeling are discussed. Secondly, a comparative analysis of modeling methods is carried out, and AMESrnmodeling using an agent-based approach is studied. An agent architecture used in AMES modeling is described.rnFurthermore, an AMES model using four types of agents is constructed. Thirdly, a snapshot of AMES model isrnprovided in the case study. The advantages and disadvantages of this modeling approach are discussed as well.