“Agent-based Inter-organizational Systems (ABIOS) in Advanced Logistics Operations” explores the concepts, the design, and the role and impact of agent-based systems to improve coordination and performance of logistics operations.  The dissertation consists of one conceptual study and three empirical studies.  The empirical studies apply various research methods such as a multiple-case study research, coordination mechanism design, and predictive analytics using big data.  The conceptual study presents a theoretical exploration and synthesis explaining the demand for inter-organizational systems (IOS) and the corresponding IOS functionalities.  The first empirical study presents a multiple-case study exploring real

Wasesa, M. (Meditya)

“Agent-based Inter-organizational Systems (ABIOS) in Advanced Logistics Operations” explores the concepts, the design, and the role and impact of agent-based systems to improve coordination and performance of logistics operations. The dissertation consists of one conceptual study and three empirical studies. The empirical studies apply various research methods such as a multiple-case study research, coordination mechanism design, and predictive analytics using big data. The conceptual study presents a theoretical exploration and synthesis explaining the demand for inter-organizational systems (IOS) and the corresponding IOS functionalities. The first empirical study presents a multiple-case study exploring real-life ABIOS implementations in the warehousing and transportation business. The second empirical study provides an auction based coordination mechanism design for the container’s pick-up/delivery appointment reservation problem that involves the seaports and drayage operators. The third empirical study presents a seaport service rate prediction system that could help drayage operators to improve their predictions of the duration of the pick-up/delivery operations at a seaport by using the subordinate trucks’ trajectory data. Based on these studies, the dissertation offers new insights on the role of inter-organizational systems in mitigating coordination equivocality and uncertainties; the interplay among the ABIOS applications, required structural adjustments, and the potential of business performance improvement opportunities; and the development of two ABIOS prototypes: an auction based coordination mechanism and a predictive analytics application based on big data

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List of Propositions related to the dissertation   Agent-based Inter-organizational Systems  in Advanced Logistics Operations by  Meditya Wasesa     I Agent-based Inter-organizational Systems (ABIOS) can be analyzed from three perspectives: (a) to support coordination [Chapter 2], (b) the impact on business performance [Chapter 3], and (c) the design of the system [Chapter 4 and Chapter 5].  II An IOS with high coordination capability can provide support in (1) finding and selecting prospective collaborators, (2) formulating and settling coordination arrangements, and (3) preparing, executing, and controlling coordination strategies. [Chapter 2].  III Agent-technology aligned with the coordination structure and information architecture explains the performance of business networks. [Chapter 3].  IV The agent-based appointment system using a modified auction mechanism can be used to improve the appointment reservation of container’s pick-up/delivery operations in seaports. [Chapter 4].  V Drayage trucks' trajectory data can be used to predict the seaport terminal service rate performance [Chapter 5].   VI To reap the maximum benefits of predictive analytics, companies must implement a solid data governance policy.  VII  Coordination is not achieved just through exchanging information; nodes (organizations) must reason about what that information represents and how exchanging information will affect their individual and group behavior performance – Edmund Durfee  VIII While the implementation of Indonesia logistics policy has been focused on physical infrastructures, a comprehensive logistics information systems policy is required to achieve higher national logistics performance.  IX Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even. - Muhammad Ali  X Ir. Soekarno, the first president of Indonesia, graduated from “De Technische Hoogeschool te Bandoeng” (now Bandung Institute of Technology) and Drs. Hatta, the first vice-president of Indonesia, graduated from “De Handelshogeschool Rotterdam” (now Erasmus University Rotterdam).  If someone is able to graduate from both reputable institutions, what can he contribute to his nation?  XI Finishing a PhD while raising a new family is a challenging journey.  One who choses this path will need to do anything to create success not only for himself/herself, but also for his/her family. 

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