Negotiation Automation Platform
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4-1 : NAP in IIC Tech Showcase . 4.2.2 AUTOMATED NEGOTIATION SCM CONSORTIUM ( AUTOMATED-NEGOTIATION . ORG )
The Automated Negotiation SCM Consortium 6 aims to dramatically improve the efficiency of the " coordination of interests and behavior among companies , organizations , and individuals " that occur every day in the supply chain . The consortium primarily consists of Japanese companies and experts in the field . It promotes cooperation among members from various positions , such as solution providers , users , academic experts , and others , with the primary activities being the organization and verification of practical adjustment business flows utilizing advanced technologies and their development and dissemination .
The activities of the consortium include :
• Problem definition and target use case examination .
• Development of solution architectures and elemental technologies to solve problems .
• Implementation of Proof of Concept ( PoCs ) for problem-solving and social implementation .
• Examination of system linkage methods and international standardization activities of specifications .
• Personal network formation and information network formation ( study group meetings , presentation meetings , and consultation meetings ).
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