201. Simulation based facility location modelling in a sustainable closed-loop supply chain network.
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Khaled, L Soliman and Luis, Martino
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SUPPLY chains ,PRODUCT recovery ,NONGOVERNMENTAL organizations ,CARBON emissions ,CONSUMERS ,WAREHOUSES - Abstract
This paper studies a facility location problem within a closed-loop supply chain framework using discrete-event simulation. The growing pressure on the environmental impact from consumers, governments, and non-governmental organisations has led companies to take responsibility in product recovery processes. This paper integrates CO2 emission as one of the environment considerations into the simulation model. The aim of this paper is to find the best configurations of locating collection centres that will minimise both total logistical costs and total emissions. Three scenarios were proposed to simulate on finding the best collection centres' location. Preliminary experiments were conducted using Exeter city geographical area. The results show that Scenario Two produces the lowest total costs as well as total emissions. Future research directions are also highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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