WP055: Compensatory Negotiation for Agent-Based Project Schedule Optimization and Coordination

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Abstract: This paper presents a formalized negotiation methodology for distributed project schedule optimization - a framework wherein a project can be rescheduled dynamically by all of the concerned project participants. The negotiation methodology is developed to allow agents to transfer utility to other agents for compensation of disadvantageous agreements through a multi-linked negotiation process, which leads to an individually rational and globally optimal solution. The electronic commerce system based on this negotiation methodology will allow software assistant agents to evaluate the impact of their changes and advise the human subcontractors. A multi-agent prototype system will test and verify the distributed project schedule optimization framework and will provide a foundation for facilitating collaboration among project participants over the Internet. The negotiation methodology for coordinating subcontractors may also be extended to electronic supply-chain issues.

Type of resource	text
Date created	January 2000

Subject	CIFE
Subject	Center for Integrated Facility Engineering
Subject	Stanford University
Subject	Electronic Commerce
Subject	Multi-Agent System
Subject	Negotiation
Subject	Scheduling
Genre	Technical report

Location	https://purl.stanford.edu/xp323pp1268

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Preferred Citation: Kim, Keesoo and Paulson, Boyd C. Jr. and Petrie, Charles J. Jr and Lesser, Victor R.. (2000). WP055: Compensatory Negotiation for Agent-Based Project Schedule Optimization and Coordination. Stanford Digital Repository. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/xp323pp1268

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