Autonomous and Central Control of Production Networks

In this contribution we discuss central and autonomous control of production networks. We provide a number of parameters that influence the comparative effectiveness of these two methods. Further, the results concerning stability of the production networks are discussed and it is shown, how the central planning methods, implemented into mathematical models with the help of optimal control theory, can be used to achieve information about the possible form of controls. We investigate the limitations of both control methods and give possible ways, how to increase the effectiveness of control of production networks.

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