Multiagent based dynamic resource control for decentralized multi-project using combinatorial exchange

Decentralized multi-project environment is very common in modern times, and the dynamic resource control problem for this project environment has attracted more attention. Traditional optimization method for multi-project based on the centralization in decision making does not suit for solving this problem any more. In this paper, we analyze the distributed decision making process for the dynamic resource control in the decentralized multi-project environment, and present a multi-agent system model for this problem. Using combinatorial exchange based on market, we design a negotiation mechanism to cope with the time disruptions in the stage of project execution. Computational results show that the combinatorial exchange mechanism could solve the problem effectively and has a powerful controllability for the different weights of the multiple projects. © (2012) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.