An Agent-Based Simulation System for Dynamic Project Scheduling and Online Disruption Resolving

This work proposes an agent-based simulation system to address challenges in resource constrained multi project scheduling for a technology intensive industrial product development programme. The system aims at helping users develop robust programme schedules by taking care of intra-and inter-dependencies between projects, potential knock-on effect of unpredictable events, and resource constraints. With the interactive graphic user interface embedded in the system, users are enabled to investigate project process, evaluate modified programme schedule and conduct various whatif analysis.