@ARTICLE{Kluska-Nawarecka_S._The_2014, author={Kluska-Nawarecka, S. and Regulski, K. and Rojek, G. and Wilk-Kołodziejczyk, D.}, number={No 3}, journal={Archives of Foundry Engineering}, howpublished={online}, year={2014}, publisher={The Katowice Branch of the Polish Academy of Sciences}, abstract={This article presents a practical solution in the form of implementation of agent-based platform for the management of contracts in a network of foundries. The described implementation is a continuation of earlier scientific work in the field of design and theoretical system specification for cooperating companies [1]. The implementation addresses key design assumptions - the system is implemented using multi-agent technology, which offers the possibility of decentralisation and distributed processing of specified contracts and tenders. The implemented system enables the joint management of orders for a network of small and medium-sized metallurgical plants, while providing them with greater competitiveness and the ability to carry out large procurements. The article presents the functional aspects of the system - the user interface and the principle of operation of individual agents that represent businesses seeking potential suppliers or recipients of services and products. Additionally, the system is equipped with a bi-directional agent translating standards based on ontologies, which aims to automate the decision-making process during tender specifications as a response to the request.}, type={Artykuły / Articles}, title={The Implementation of Computer Platform for Foundries Cooperating in a Supply Chain}, URL={http://www.czasopisma.pan.pl/Content/88241/PDF/23_paper.pdf}, doi={10.2478/afe-2014-0073}, keywords={Application of information technology to the foundry industry, Innovative foundry technologies and materials, Multi-agenttechnology, Production support, Order management}, }