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Optimizing a reverse supply chain including transportation, operation, maintenance and remanufacturing costs
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H. Mahmoudi   , H. Fazlollahtabar , I. Mahdavi |
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Abstract: (8695 Views) |
| Reverse supply chain is a process dealing with the backward flows of used/damaged
products or materials. Reverse supply chain includes activities such as collection, inspection,
reprocess, disposal and redistribution. A well-organized reverse supply chain can provide important
advantages such as economic and environmental ones. In this study, we propose a general framework
and formulate a mathematical model for product return in reverse supply chain. We consider a multilayer,
multi-product for the model. The main objective of the paper is minimizing the total costs of
reverse supply chain including transportation, fixed opening, operation, maintenance and
remanufacturing costs of centers. To validate the mathematical model, a numerical example is solved
using Lingo 9 software and the results are reported.
Keywords: Reverse Supply Chain, Product Return, Mathematical Model. |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
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Received: 2013/03/18 | Published: 2013/03/15
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