Collaborative Multiobjective Decisions for Cyber-Physical Production Systems Under Time-Varying Demands

Abstract

The advent of cyber-physical production systems (CPPSs) has greatly improved production responsiveness. However, effective control and decision-making in CPPSs remain challenging due to the dynamic nature of both internal operations and external environments. We present a multiobjective optimization approach for managing operation, maintenance, and support decisions in CPPSs under time-varying demands. Specifically, a decision-making framework is developed to enable collaborative control, incorporating reliability-based risk assessment and multiobjective optimization techniques. To facilitate continuous decision-making in response to uncertainties, a biobjective optimization model is formulated using a receding horizon control architecture, addressing conflicting objectives simultaneously. An enhanced multiobjective pigeon-inspired optimization algorithm is proposed to generate Pareto-optimal solutions by co-minimizing the production risks and costs. Experimental validations are carried out through both numerical simulations and real-world experiments on a subsea production system in the South China Sea, involving two support sites, six production sites, thirty-six machines, and 288 components.