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Multi-period reverse logistics network design with emission cost

Multi-period reverse logistics network design with emission cost PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a mathematical model for the network design of a reverse supply chain in a multi-product, multi-period environment. The emission cost due to transportation activities is incorporated into the model to reduce the total cost of emission and study the significance of inclusion of emission cost on the network design decisions.Design/methodology/approachMixed integer linear programming formulation is used to model the network. The developed model is solved and analysed using the commercial solver LINGO.FindingsThe mathematical model provides a unified design of the network for the entire planning horizon comprising of different periods. A reduction in the total cost of emission is achieved. The analysis of the problem environment shows that the network design decisions significantly vary with the consideration of emission cost.Research limitations/implicationsA single mode of transportation is considered in this study. Also, a single type of vehicle is considered for the transportation purpose.Practical implicationsThe developed model can aid the decision makers in making better decisions while reducing the total emission cost. The quantification of the emission cost due to transportation activities is presented in an Indian context and can be used for future studies.Originality/valueAn all-encompassing approach for the design of reverse logistics networks with explicit consideration of product structure and emission cost. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The International Journal of Logistics Management Emerald Publishing

Multi-period reverse logistics network design with emission cost

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
ISSN
0957-4093
DOI
10.1108/IJLM-08-2015-0143
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Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to develop a mathematical model for the network design of a reverse supply chain in a multi-product, multi-period environment. The emission cost due to transportation activities is incorporated into the model to reduce the total cost of emission and study the significance of inclusion of emission cost on the network design decisions.Design/methodology/approachMixed integer linear programming formulation is used to model the network. The developed model is solved and analysed using the commercial solver LINGO.FindingsThe mathematical model provides a unified design of the network for the entire planning horizon comprising of different periods. A reduction in the total cost of emission is achieved. The analysis of the problem environment shows that the network design decisions significantly vary with the consideration of emission cost.Research limitations/implicationsA single mode of transportation is considered in this study. Also, a single type of vehicle is considered for the transportation purpose.Practical implicationsThe developed model can aid the decision makers in making better decisions while reducing the total emission cost. The quantification of the emission cost due to transportation activities is presented in an Indian context and can be used for future studies.Originality/valueAn all-encompassing approach for the design of reverse logistics networks with explicit consideration of product structure and emission cost.

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The International Journal of Logistics ManagementEmerald Publishing

Published: Feb 13, 2017

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