Distributed Knowledge Management in the Transportation Domain

In the context of e-Business and the global economy, the role and requirements of logistics have risen dramatically. Current theories and methods of logistics as well as available information and management systems are not providing the necessary level of flexibility to meet these requirements. In consequence, new ways of designing, implementing, and managing logistics are needed. The key challenge here is the adequate management of information and knowledge. We propose a framework consisting of intelligent agents, distributed knowledge management, and risk management for ensuring flexibility and reliability.