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A major part of automation today is represented by collaborative e-Work, e-Business, and e-Service. In this chapter the fundamental theories and scope of collaborative e-Work and collaborative control theory (CCT) are reviewed, along with design principles for effectiveness in the design and operation of their automation solutions. The potential benefits, opportunities, and sustainability of emerging...
The meaning of the term automation is reviewed through its definition and related definitions, historical evolution, technological progress, benefits and risks, and domains and levels of applications. A survey of 331 people around the world adds insights to the current meaning of automation to people, with regard to: What is your definition of automation?Where did you encounter automation first in your life?...
Errors automating errors prevention error prevention automation and conflicts exist in many systems. A fundamental question from industries is How can errors and conflicts in systems be eliminated by automation, or can we at least use automation to minimize their damage? The purpose of this chapter is to illustrate a theoretical background and applications of how to automatically prevent errors...
Automation is undergoing a major transformation in scope and dimension and plays an increasingly important role in the global economy and in our daily lives. Engineers combine automated devices with mathematical and organizational tools to create complex systems for a rapidly expanding range of applications and human activities. The Springer Handbook of Automation incorporates these new developments...
In this paper, we propose a Modified Distributed Bees Algorithm (MDBA) for multi-sensor task allocation in a supply chain security scenario. The MDBA assigns sensors to the upcoming tasks using a decentralized, probabilistic approach to maximize information gain while minimizing costs. Tasks are allocated based on sensors' performance, tasks' priorities and the mutual sensor-task distances. Simulation...
This chapter contains sections titled:
Collaborative Control Theory (CCT) for e‐Service Systems Design
Process Modeling for Collaborative e‐Services
Protocols for Collaborative Service Resource Allocation
Collaborative e‐Service Portal Design
Collaborative Decision Making via Collaborative e‐Service Portal
Emerging Trends and Challenges
Acknowledgments
References and Further Reading
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