Benchmarking for platform-aggregated manufacturing service collaboration: Methodology and implementation

In light of the global economic downturn and the intricate division of labor in manufacturing, the imperative for advanced manufacturing services and Manufacturing Service Collaboration (MSC) has escalated significantly. As manufacturing services gravitate towards aggregation on manufacturing service platforms, platform-aggregated MSC has emerged as an inevitable and compelling trend, capturing the attention of researchers worldwide. However, despite the existence of numerous frameworks, models, operational mechanisms, and algorithms proposed for the platform-aggregated MSC, drawing comparisons between these studies remains a complex endeavor. To address this predicament, this article proposes and explores a novel benchmarking methodology for platform-aggregated MSC. By employing complex network theory, a comprehensive model of platform-aggregated MSC is constructed and supplemented with corresponding methodologies for data generation and the configuration of optimization algorithms. Moreover, pertinent performance evaluation metrics are scrutinized to assess their applicability in the context of platform-aggregated MSC. The article culminates with the execution of a series of platform operation experiments designed to test the effectiveness and practicality of the proposed benchmarking system, thereby contributing to the ongoing evolution of the MSC domain.