ABSTRACT
In this chapter, we develop an intelligent information system in a multilayer electronic supply chain network. It has been realized that the internet can facilitate SCM by making real-time information available and enabling collaboration between trading partners. Here, we propose a multi-agent system to analyze the performance of the elements of a supply network based on the attributes of the information flow. Each layer consists of elements that are differentiated by their performance throughout the supply network. A dynamic programming approach is applied to determine the optimal route for a customer in the end-user layer.
