An Agent-based Model for Establishing a Symbiotic System in Manufacturing Companies

Abstract

Manufacturing companies currently use linear production systems, which are detrimental to sustainability in the short, medium, and long term. In this context, there is a need for means of transitioning from linear to circular economies that adhere to more environmentally friendly operating practices. This research was undertaken with the objective of designing an agent-based model for establishing a symbiotic system in manufacturing companies. The methodology was grounded in scientific principles, enabling a concrete and useful procedure carried out in a clear manner. The process began with the real-world system, moving to a conceptual model through abstraction, followed by the creation of an analytical model through formalization, and finally the implementation of a computational model; Subsequently, the validation of this model will enable future research related to the creation of a model or, alternatively, the continuation of research milestones by expanding the database of this study.