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SFB 637:  Autonomous Cooperating Logistic Processes - A Paradigm Shift and its Limitations

Subject Area Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering
Computer Science, Systems and Electrical Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Term from 2004 to 2012
Project identifier Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 5485934
 
The dynamic and structural complexity of logistics networks makes it very difficult to provide all information necessary for a central planning and control instance. It requires, therefore, adaptive logistic processes including autonomous capabilities for the decentralised coordination of autonomous logistic objects in a heterarchical structure. The autonomy of the logistic objects such as cargo, transit equipment and transportation systems can be realised by novel communication technologies such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and wireless communication networks. These and others permit and require new control strategies and autonomous decentralised control systems for logistic processes. In this setting, aspects like flexibility, adaptability and reactivity to dynamically changing external influences while maintaining the global goals are of central interest.
The basic objective of the Collaborative Research Centre is the systematic and broad research in "autonomy" and a new control paradigm for real-life logistic processes. There are three major goals:
-- scientific research of the "autonomy" concept and the development of a theoretical framework for the modelling of autonomous logistic processes,
-- methods and tools for efficient dynamic control systems as well as their communication and coordination geared towards logistics systems,
-- investigation of the impacts of the autonomy paradigm on logistics systems and their future development using modified control methods and processes.
The autonomy paradigm and its application to logistic processes can only be developed in a holistic and cross-disciplinary approach. Based on a system concept known from systems engineering, there are three task layers to be covered in the Collaborative Research Centre: material flow and logistics, communication networks and knowledge-based methods, and organisation and management. The research centres therefore around the autonomous physical flow of wares and goods, its realisation by information systems, and the management of autonomous logistic processes.
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Applicant Institution Universität Bremen
 
 

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