Designing a reverse logistics network for optimal collection, recovery and quality-based product-mix planning

Kanchan Das and Abdul H. Chowdhury

International Journal of Production Economics, 2012, vol. 135, issue 1, 209-221

Abstract: This study proposes an integrated, reverse logistics supply chain planning process with modular product design that produces and markets products at different quality levels. A mixed integer programming (MIP) model formulates the overall planning process required to maximize profit by considering the collection of returned products, the recovery of modules and the proportion of the product mix at different quality levels. This paper proposes the collection of returnables (end-of life, defective, product under warranty) through retail outlets combined with the recovery of modules from the collected products using a network of recovery service providers. The proposed modular product design approach would create a design criterion that provides an improved recovery process at a lower cost. This study uses a total supply chain view that considers the production, transportation and distribution of products to customers, while a numerical problem illustrates the applicability of the models.

Keywords: Closed loop supply chain; Modular product design; Quality level of products; Recovery of modules; Collection of returned products; MIP model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2011.07.010

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