Fuzzy Constraint Based Negotiation Under Time Pressure

This paper presents a new fuzzy constraint based multi-issue negotiation model for agent mediated collaborative manufacturing. Unlike the related work in fuzzy constraint based negotiation models, the pressure of deadline is taken into account while designing agents' demand relaxation strategies. We give an analysis of the optimal concession strategies and the analysis shows the existence of equilibrium even when all the trading parties have incomplete information about one another. Moreover, outside options are specifically considered while analyzing agents' optimal strategies and equilibrium solutions.