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  • 1. Cherif, Redha
    et al.
    Davidsson, Paul
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Software Development Process Simulation: Multi Agent-Based Simulation versus System Dynamics2009Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    We present one of the first actual applications of Multi Agent-Based Simulation (MABS) to the field of software process simulation modelling (SPSM). Although there are some recent attempts to do this, we argue that these fail to take full advantage of the agency paradigm. Our model of the software development process integrates individual-level performance, cognition and artefact quality models in a common simulation framework. In addition, this framework allows the implementation of both MABS and System Dynamics (SD) simulators using the same basic models. As SD is the dominating approach within SPSM, we are able to make relevant and unique comparisons between it and MABS. This enabled us to uncover quite interesting properties of these approaches, e.g., that MABS re-flects the problem domain more realistically than SD.

  • 2.
    Davidsson, Paul
    et al.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Gustafsson Friberger, Marie
    Holmgren, Johan
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Jacobsson, Andreas
    Persson, Jan A.
    Agreement Technologies for Supporting the Planning and Execution of Transports2013In: Agreement Technologies, Law, Governance and Technology Series / [ed] Ossowski, Sascha, Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands , 2013, p. 533-547Chapter in book (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The use of agreement technologies in the planning and execution of goods transports is analyzed. We have previously suggested an approach called Plug and Play Transport Chain Management (PnP TCM) that provides agent-based support for key tasks, such as, finding the best sequence of transport services for a particular goods transport, monitoring the execution of the transport, and managing the interaction between the involved actors. In this paper we analyze five agreement technologies in the context of PnP TCM, i.e., semantics, norms, organizations, argumentation and negotiation, and trust. We conclude that all five technologies play a critical role in the realization of PnP TCM.

  • 3.
    Davidsson, Paul
    et al.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Gustafsson Friberger, Marie
    Lavesson, Niklas
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Persson, Jan
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Towards a Prediction Model for People Movements in Urban Areas2013Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The aim of this work is to develop a new type of service for predicting and communicating urban activity. This service provides short-term predictions (hours to days), which can be used as a basis for different types of resource allocation and planning, e.g. concerning public transport, personnel, or marketing. The core of the service consists of a forecasting engine that based on a prediction model processes data on different levels of detail and from various providers. This paper explores the requirements and features of the forecast engine. We conclude that agent-based modeling seems as the most promising approach to meet these requirements. Finally, some examples of potential applications are described along with analyses of scientific and engineering issues that need to be addressed.

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  • 4.
    Davidsson, Paul
    et al.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, Faculty of Computing, Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
    Holmgren, Johan
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, Faculty of Computing, Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
    Persson, Jan A.
    Ramstedt, Linda
    Multi Agent Based Simulation of Transport Chains2008Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    An agent-based tool for micro-level simulation of transport chains (TAPAS) is described. It is more powerful than traditional approaches as it is able to capture the interactions between individual actors of a transport chain, as well as their heterogeneity and decision making processes. Whereas traditional approaches rely on assumed statistical correlation between different parameters, TAPAS relies on causality, i.e., the decisions and negotiations that lead to the transports being performed. An additional advantage is that TAPAS is able to capture time aspects, such as, the influence of timetables, arrival times, and time-differentiated taxes and fees. TAPAS is composed of two layers, one layer simulating the physical activities taking place in the transport chain, e.g., production, storage, and transports of goods, and another layer simulating the different actors’ decision making processes and interaction. The decision layer is implemented as a multi-agent system using the JADE platform, where each agent corresponds to a particular actor. We demonstrate the use of TAPAS by investigating how the actors in a transport chain are expected to act when different types of governmental control policies are applied, such as, fuel taxes, road tolls, and vehicle taxes. By analyzing the costs and environmental effects, TAPAS provides guidance in decision making regarding such control policies. We argue that TAPAS may also complement existing approaches in different ways, for instance by generating input data such as transport demand. Since TAPAS models a larger part of the supply chain, the transport demand is a natural part of the output. Studies may concern operational decisions like choice of consignment size and frequency of deliveries, as well as strategic decisions like where to locate storages, terminals, etc., choice of producer, and adaptation of vehicle fleets.

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  • 5.
    Davidsson, Paul
    et al.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, Department of Software Engineering and Computer Science.
    Johansson, Stefan J.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, Department of Software Engineering and Computer Science.
    Evaluating multi-agent system architectures: A case study concerning dynamic resource allocation2003Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Much effort has been spent on suggesting and implementing new architectures of Multi-Agent Systems. However, we believe the time has come to compare and evaluate these architectures in a more systematic way. Rather than just studying a particular application, we suggest that more general problem domains corresponding to sets of applications should be studied. Similarly, we argue that it is more useful to study the properties of classes of multi-agent system architectures than particular architectures. Also, it is important to evaluate the architectures in several dimensions, both different performance-related attributes, which are domain dependent and more general quality attributes, such as, robustness, modifiability, and scalability. As a case study we investigate the general problem of "dynamic resource allocation" and present four classes of multi-agent system architectures that solve this problem. These classes are discriminated by their degree of distribution of control and degree of synchronization. Finally, we instantiate each of these architecture classes and evaluate, through simulation experiments, how they solve a concrete dynamic resource allocation problem, namely load balancing and overload control of Intelligent Networks.

  • 6.
    Davidsson, Paul
    et al.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Johansson, Stefan J.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    On the Potential of Norm-Governed Behavior in Different Categories of Artificial Societies2006In: Computational and mathematical organization theory, ISSN 1381-298X, E-ISSN 1572-9346, Vol. 12, no 2-3, p. 169-80Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Based on a classification of artificial societies and the identification of four different types of stakeholders in such societies, we investigate the potential of norm-governed behavior in different types of artificial societies. The basis of the analysis is the preferences of the stakeholders and how they influence the state of the society. A general conclusion drawn is that the more open a society is the more it has to rely on agent owners and designers to achieve norm-governed behavior, whereas in more closed societies the environment designers and owners may control the degree of norm-governed behavior.

  • 7.
    Henesey, Lawrence
    et al.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Davidsson, Paul
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Persson, Jan A.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Using Simulation in Evaluating Berth Allocation at a Container Terminal2004Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The operations and decision making at a container terminal have been simulated. A Berth Allocation Management System – (BAMS) has been built which consists of two parts: a container terminal simulator modelling the operations and a management simulator modelling the various actors involved in the allocation of container ships to berths. Together these two parts generate berth schedules for arriving container ships. Two berth assignment policies are evaluated in different scenarios, with various quay lengths, berth spacing lengths, and ship arrival sequences. The decisions in assigning ships with different loading and discharging demands to a limited amount of resources, such as berth space and cranes are analysed with the BAMS. The berths at the container terminal are modelled by the BAMS to be dynamic in the sense that berth segmentation is based on the current situation rather than being static. The policies are evaluated in terms of turn-around time and distance travelled by the straddle carriers. The simulation results indicate that an informed choice of berth assignment policy can provide better use of the available resources, e.g., by reducing turnaround time and/or distance travelled by the straddle carriers.

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  • 8.
    Holmgren, Johan
    et al.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Engineering, Department of Systems and Software Engineering.
    Persson, Jan A.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Engineering, Department of Systems and Software Engineering.
    Davidsson, Paul
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Engineering, Department of Systems and Software Engineering.
    Agent Based Decomposition of Optimization Problems2008Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In this paper, we present an agent-based approach for solving an optimization problem using a Dantzig-Wolfe column generation scheme, i.e., a decomposition approach. It has been implemented and tested on an integrated production, inventory, and distribution routing problem. We developed a decomposition model for this optimization problem, which was implemented in the Java programming language, using the Java Agent DEvelopment Framework (JADE) and the ILOG CPLEX mixed integer linear problem solver. The model was validated on a realistic scenario and based on the results, we present estimates of the potential performance gain by using a completely distributed implementation. We also analyze the overhead, in terms of communication costs, imposed by an agent based approach. Further we discuss the advantages and the disadvantages that comes with an agent-based decomposition approach.

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  • 9.
    Holmgren, Johan
    et al.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Persson, Jan A.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Davidsson, Paul
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Improving Multi-actor Production, Inventory and Transportation Planning through Agent-Based Optimization2013In: Agent and Multi-Agent Systems in Distributed Systems: Digital Economy and E-Commerce, Studies in Computational Intelligence / [ed] Hakansson, Anne; Hartung, Ronald, Berlin Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag , 2013, p. 1-31Chapter in book (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    We present an agent-based optimization approach that is built upon the principles of Dantzig-Wolfe column generation, which is a classic reformulation technique. We show how the approach can be used to optimize production, inventory, and transportation, which may result in improved planning for the involved supply chain actors. An important advantage is the possibility to keep information locally when possible, while still enabling global optimization of supply chain activities. In particular, the approach can be used as strategic decision support to show how the involved actors may benefit from applying Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI). In a case study, the approach has been applied to a real-world integrated production, inventory and routing problem, and the results from our experiments indicate that an increased number of VMI customers may give a significant reduction of the total cost in the system. Moreover, we analyze the communication overhead that is caused by using an agent-based, rather than a traditional (non agent-based) approach to decomposition, and some advantages and disadvantages are discussed.

  • 10.
    Johansson, Christian
    et al.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Wernstedt, Fredrik
    Davidsson, Paul
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Combined heat & power generation using smart heat grid2012Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Combined heat and power (CHP) generation is often used when building new district heating production. CHP makes it possible to simultaneously produce electricity and heat, thus maximizing the energy efficiency of the primary fuel. The heat is used in the connected district heating system while the electricity is sold on the local power market. In a CHP plant it is not possible to separate the physical process of producing heat and electricity, which may cause suboptimal behaviour when high spot prices for power do not coincide with high heat load demand. This paper presents the design and implementation of a system which makes it possible to control the heat load demand in a district heating network in order to optimize the CHP production. By using artificial intelligence technology in order to automate the run‐time coordination of the thermal inertia in a large amount of buildings, it is possible to achieve the same operational benefits as using a large storage tank, albeit at a substantially less investment and operational cost. The system continuously considers the climate in each participating building in order to dynamically ensure that only the best suited buildings at any given time are actively participating in load control. Based on the dynamic indoor climate in each individual building the system automatically controls and coordinates the charging and discharging of the buildings thermal buffer without affecting the quality of service. This paper describes the overall function of the system and presents an algorithm for coordinating the thermal buffer of a large amount of buildings in relation to heat load demand and spot price projections. Operational data from a small district heating system in Sweden is used in order to evaluate the financial and environmental impact of using this technology. The results show substantial benefits of performing such load control during times of high spot price volatility.

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  • 11.
    Mbiydzenyuy, Gideon
    et al.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Persson, Jan A.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Davidsson, Paul
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Estimates of marginal cost savings for Intelligent Truck Parking Services in a combined deployment scenario2013Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Intelligent Truck Parking (ITP) involves efficient management of information as a tool for addressing some of the problems related to truck parking, such as, the inability to navigate to, or reserve a parking space. Different telematic services (ITP core services) may be required to address different stakeholder needs, e.g., a navigation service for finding the way to a truck parking area, and a reservation service for assuring the availability of a parking space when in the parking area. In addition to ITP core services, there are several other telematic services that address transport problems in general. If the synergies of different services are taken into account during design and deployment of telematic services, cost reduction may be achieved through functionality sharing. In this article, we have identified services that are relevant for sharing functionalities with ITP core services, estimate functionality costs and perform a synergy analysis to assess the marginal cost savings as a result. Overall results indicates that Traffic Information Broadcasting (TIB), Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) for goods, and Geo-fencing (GEO) can form clusters with ITP core services that could lead to better cost savings compared to the rest of the services studied.

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  • 12.
    Mbiydzenyuy, Gideon
    et al.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Persson, Jan A.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Davidsson, Paul
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Clemedtson, Per Ola
    Method for quantitative valuation of road freight transport telematic services2012In: IET Intelligent Transport Systems, ISSN 1751-956X, E-ISSN 1751-9578, Vol. 6, no 4, p. 388-396Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This study describes transport telematic services (TTSs) for road-based heavy goods vehicle (HGV) transport and suggests a method for assessing the societal value of different TTSs. For decision making related to the selection of services to promote by potential investors, for example, governmental organisations and service providers, quantified service value can simplify the decision process by enabling comparison between TTSs. Moreover, these values can serve as inputs to quantitative analysis of service architectural system designs. The authors suggest a method for assessing the societal values of TTSs using potential saving indicators (PSIs), estimated in the context of Swedish HGV freight transport. To illustrate the proposed method, 32 services are analysed, and their societal values were quantified and compared for the Swedish HGV market. Results based on estimated values of PSIs and potential percentage savings indicate the following HGV-based TTSs to be of high societal potential: transport resource optimisation, dynamic traffic information, navigation, road hindrance warning, theft alarm and recovery, accident warning information, intelligent speed adaptation, eCall, en-route driver information, transport order handling, road user charging and sensitive goods monitoring.

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  • 13.
    Mbiydzenyuy, Gideon
    et al.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Persson, Jan
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Davidsson, Paul
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Optimization analysis of multiservice architecture concepts in road transport telematics2012In: Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems / Taylor & Francis, ISSN 1547-2450, E-ISSN 1547-2442, Vol. 16, no 4, p. 197-210Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Transport telematic systems, also known as intelligent transportation systems, can be expensive to implement but the services they provide may offer substantial benefits. However, what services the system can provide depends on the architectural choices made, which also affects the cost of the system. We propose an optimization model to support a more informed decision before investing in a multiple service transport telematic system. The model evaluates the possible choices of services and architectures, and aims to maximize the total net societal benefit. We argue that the optimization model can provide support for strategic decisions by highlighting the consequences of adopting different system architectures, including both societal value and cost. This can be useful for decision makers, such as governments, road transport telematic service providers, and commercial road freight transport operators.

  • 14.
    Mbiydzenyuy, Gideon
    et al.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Persson, Jan
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Davidsson, Paul
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Proposed Core Services for the Deployment of Intelligent Truck Parking2012Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This article suggest Transport Telematic Services (TTSs) to facilitate the realization of Intelligent Truck Parking (ITP) concept i.e. ITP core services e.g. a service that can support real time reservation of truck parking space using for instance mobile phone messaging capabilities. We consider ITP to include the collection, processing and delivery of information about Truck Parking Areas (TPAs) that may take place during the planning and execution of transportation services. A key feature for ITP core services is to achieve efficient information exchange related to TPA so as to improve the overall performance of the transport system. We suggest core services seen to have a potential for achieving ITP. Our suggestions are based on studying “what” kind of information exchanges among TPA stakeholders “when” and “where” the information is exchanged in relation to transport related challenges that are addressed with such information. Hence we suggest Truck Parking facility Utilization (TPU), Goods and Vehicle Safety assurance information (GVS), Parking Location Guidance (PLG) and Parking Reservation (PAR), as ITP core services.

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    Woxenius, Johan
    et al.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Persson, Jan A.
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Davidsson, Paul
    Blekinge Institute of Technology, School of Computing.
    Utilising more of the loading space in intermodal line trains-Measures and decision support2013In: Computers in industry (Print), ISSN 0166-3615, E-ISSN 1872-6194, Vol. 64, no 2, p. 146-154Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The focus of this article is to identify, characterise and qualitatively evaluate the existing measures for increasing the utilisation of loading space in intermodal road-rail freight line trains. Normally, these trains operate like intercity passenger trains, because they make short unit load transhipment stops along rail corridors in order to travel comparatively small and short flows. The measures for loading space utilisation include adapting the train's capacity, changing the departure times, altering the train routes and sending trucks to different terminals as well as replacing rail transport with trucks. Some of the measures require improved information sharing, and executives can strengthen the effect of the measures by adding decision support systems and price incentives to transport buyers.

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