A multi-objective optimization for a closed-loop sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain network design: a case study

Alimohammad Lotfi, Mandana Shakouri, Seyed Reza Abazari, Amir Aghsami and Masoud Rabbani

Journal of Advances in Management Research, 2023, vol. 20, issue 4, 565-598

Abstract: Purpose - This paper deals with the combined management and design of a sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain network with considering recycling. Design/methodology/approach - This paper first utilizes the analytical hierarchy process to select and rank green manufacturers. Second, the authors proposed a multi-objective nonlinear mathematical model to design a sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain network. The proposed model has been linearized and solved using the LP-metric method using GAMS software. Findings - A real case study has been conducted in Iran. The results show that environmental and social issues can be improved while minimizing total costs. Originality/value - Given the criticality and importance of drugs in human health and the importance of recycling in today's world, proper management and design of a sustainable drug supply chain are necessary. This study pays special attention to environmental issues by utilizing multi-criteria decision approaches and customer satisfaction.

Keywords: Pharmaceutical supply chain; Sustainability; Recycling; Multiple attribute decision making; Routing: location-allocation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/JAMR-05-2022-0100

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