The project of the order distribution system within the association of manufacturers through multiple auctions

The paper describes the design of a system ordered by a company that coordinates the joint assembly production of products from components, the manufacture of which employs a large number of independent enterprises. The entire production of end products can be represented as a directed acyclic graph, in which parts of a lower rank are used to assemble parts of a higher rank. Coordination of such production among a large number of independent manufacturers requires significant efforts from the parent company to coordinate plans, take into account the interests of participants, and constantly monitor their capabilities. At the same time, it is not possible to achieve an optimal solution and minimize costs. The task was formulated to develop an alternative approach to the formation of a production plan using modern ideas of distributed solutions based on network principles, similar to the organization of interaction within the blockchain, when the functioning of the system as a whole is determined by the individual interests and actions of its participants. The author proposed a system of interaction within the association of manufacturers based on multiple local auctions, where participants' offers for the production of components necessary to fulfill a common order are traded. This approach has its advantages, but it also carries certain risks. The article provides an overview of the auction scheme and discusses the difficulties associated with its implementation.

auction, networking, production planning