Abstract
This chapter explores the utilization of a multi-agent system in the field of supply chain management for electronic business. It investigates the coordination and cooperation processes, and proposes and discusses a newly developed model for an enhanced and effective cooperation process for e-business. The contribution made by this research provides a theoretical solution and model for agents that adopt the enhanced strategy for e-business. Both large organizations and SMEs will benefit by increasing and expanding their businesses globally, and by participating and sharing with business partners to achieve common goals. As a consequence, the organizations involved will each earn more profit.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Agent Systems in Electronic Business |
| Editors | Eldon Y. Li, Soe-Tsyr Yuan |
| Place of Publication | U.S |
| Publisher | Information Science |
| Pages | 125-145 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781599045900 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781599045887 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |