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The value net creates a network of suppliers, and distributors such that the product becomes customer centric. In order to implement the value net model, information processing and distribution need to occur in real time. Software agent technology is becoming popular due to the inherent characteristics of autonomy, distributedness and modularity. In this reserach, we adopt agent technology to handle all real time decision processes, making the value net model a complex multi-agent network of decision makers. For the agents to properly coordinate their respective activities we develop Valcomm, a Web-based multi-agent language grounded in the XML and Java. Such a system will enhance the overall performance of all the participating organizations. Valcomm will truly implement extended enterprises.
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Kumara, S.R.T., Dodd, C., Kim, T. (2003). Web-Based Distributed Multi-Agent Architecture for Implementing Value Nets. In: Prabhu, V., Kumara, S., Kamath, M. (eds) Scalable Enterprise Systems. Integrated Series in Information Systems, vol 3. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0389-7_10
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