Enterprise Platform of Logistics Services Based on a Multi-Agents Mechanism and Blockchains

Abstract

We present a multi-agent mechanism and blockchains platform dedicated to logistics services and activities, which allows controlling the use of connected “objects” via an Internet of Things structure. The proposed platform allows decentralization through a peer-to-peer communication offered by blockchains capable of smart contracting, as well as centralization with the multi-agent system permitting to provide a more robust global mechanism to secure the Internet of Things network and involved enterprises. Indeed, the decentralized part enhances the efficiency (security, reliability, simplicity, etc.). The centralized part allows facilitating the complete and optimized management of the Internet of Things network in terms of uses, reallocations or modifications but also in terms of economic benefits for users. In this paper, we develop the complete architecture of the proposed platform and connection between multi-agent system, blockchains, cloud system, connected objects and users and detail the first level of relationships between agents. We also explain the links between all elements and the functioning of our proposed enterprise platform.