Arkadiusz Kawa

SMART logistics chain

Modern logistics companies today rely on advanced ICT solutions for information processing and sharing. Access to data and information about the demand for logistics services and supply opportunities are becoming a key competitive factor. Unfortunately, only the largest companies can afford advanced systems. Small and medium logistics companies have limited or no IT-competence. Tools are therefore needed to facilitate cooperation between smaller logistics companies, which in turn will reduce transaction costs. The paper proposes an idea of the SMART model, which is based on agent technology and cloud computing. It will allow easier collection and flow of information as well as better and cheaper access to logistics management systems.

Simulation of Dynamic Supply Chain Configuration Based on Software Agents and Graph Theory

There are two main contributions of this paper. The first one is a particular approach to adapting software agents and graph theory to the supply chain configuration in personal computer industry. The second contribution is the simulation of the DyConSC model in the NetLogo platform as well as the presentation of dependencies and conclusions.

Cooperative Purchasing of Logistics Services among Manufacturing Companies Based on Semantic Web and Multi-agent System

The common access to the broadband Internet allows small and medium enterprises (SME) simpler participation in various supply chains [3]. However the main problem still is lack of consistency between processes which are undertaken by various supply chain participants. The aim of this paper is to propose the concept of broader cooperation between manufacturing companies based on semantic web and multi-agent system. The background of this paper refers to previous experiences of the authors by implementation of the CORELOG project. It promotes cooperation in logistics services among manufacturing companies located in the Bologna metropolitan area in order to increase companies’ competitiveness as well as environmental sustainability through the rationalization of the logistics processes. The application of semantic web and multi-agent system in the above mentioned project allows the efficient automatic data collection about logistics services providers and their resources, as presented in the Internet.

Optimization of supply chain via reduction of complaints ratio

The food supply chain is a very demanding and dynamic sector of economy. The goods that flow through the supply chain are exposed to damage. The authors have developed a model which optimizes the cost of transport in the network. It is based on graph theory, and, in particular, the Generalized Flow Problem has been used. The main contribution of this paper is the implementation of this model in a simulation environment. It has allowed to research how defect ratios influence the structure of an optimal configuration of a supply chain.

Dynamic Configuration and Management of e-Supply Chains Based on Internet Public Registries Visited by Clusters of Software Agents

There are three main contributions of the work presented in this paper. First, a particular approach to develop and manage multi-agent environments is presented. It is based on so called agent clusters which group agents that mutually cooperate to perform a particular mission, e.g. to build and manage supply chains, to negotiate details of order. Second contribution is the presentation of public registry model. Authors have widened RosettaNet approach to public registries. Third, the integration of agent cluster model and public registry model is presented. New approach shows how agent technology can automate information exchange process within public registry.

Simulation of Resource Acquisition by e-Sourcing Clusters Using NetLogo Environment

In the last few years many business clusters have been formed. Thanks to the geographical proximity as well as close cooperation companies are able to gain a lot of benefits that they would not reach if they worked on their own. The ICT has given a possibility to go beyond traditional cooperation and has allowed various geographically spread companies to create alliances. Especially the agent technology seems very promising. The software agents are able to efficiently support e-marketplaces, including partners who offer one another the best cooperation conditions at a given time[1][2]. The main contribution of this paper is a verification of the improved e-sourcing strategy which was presented in [3]. Simulations of this model have been carried out in the NetLogo environment. It has been shown that the usage of e-sourcing cluster can inconceivably boost up the process of resource acquisition.

Improved E-sourcing Strategy with Multi-agent Swarms

The research results reported in this paper mainly relate to the well-known limitations of e-sourcing, i.e. the difficulties and restrictions in browsing thousands globally operating e-marketplaces, differences between the requirements of a potential participant for buying purposes and those of the organizations seeking participation as suppliers, growing competitiveness and the changeability of the demands at e-marketplaces. Combining agent technology with bee strategy offers a solution, as suggested in the paper. The behavior of bees, which cope with the management of limited resources in an unpredictable and constantly changing environment seems applicable to e-sourcing. This expands the present opportunities offered by e-marketplaces. The main contribution of this paper is an adaptation of the Polymorphic Self-Slimming Agent (PSA) model to the e-sourcing platform, which is based on the bees strategy. This combination shows how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can significantly increase resources acquisition and search of potential suppliers.

Technology Management for Sustainable Production and Logistics

A methodology for green supplier selection in food industries.- A solution approach for agricultural service center location problem using TOPSIS, DEA and SAW techniques.- Supply chain sustainability - drivers, inhibitors, solutions.- Logistics sector as a support segment for sustainable supply chains.- CSR in supply chains of brewing industry.- Smart cities- a vision of the future or the present.- Reducing Truck Emissions in Import Operations at Container Terminal - A Case Study in a Singaporean Port.- Energy efficiency of passenger transport in Poznan agglomeration in the face of peak oil.- Identifying relationships between eco-innovation and success of a product.- Ergonomics as significant factor of sustainable production.- Information Technologies supporting production process efficiency in ecological aspect.

Cooperation between logistics service providers based on cloud computing

The paper describes the use of cloud computing in logistics, especially the creation of the multi-modal platform designed for cooperating logistics service providers and their customers. The research conducted within the EU project is presented. The article focuses primarily on the findings of its initial phase --- the analysis of information requirements needed for cloud computing platform. The processes maps and use case are proposed.

Virtual organization networking strategies: simulations experiments

In recent years, all kinds of networks, especially social and business ones, have been developing very dynamically. The increase in their importance is mainly caused by the popularization of information technology [2]. The Internet, as a means of communication and a platform of business interactions, has caused commercial cooperation and exchange to get a global dimension. The participants of networks share their resources and carry out investments (e.g. technology development, market research, launching new products), which may improve the competitiveness of individual parties as well as the whole network. The main contribution of this paper is the presentation of networking strategies representing different approach to business cooperation. The authors have built and verified a simulation model. The results of the simulation experiments have allowed to analyze the structures of the networks which depend on networking strategies.