The value of information in a container collection system for end-of-life vehicles

Ieke Blanc, Rene Schreurs, Hein Fleuren and Harold Krikke
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Ieke Blanc: Tilburg University
Rene Schreurs: Auto Recycling Nederland
Harold Krikke: Tilburg University

A chapter in Operations Research Proceedings 2004, 2005, pp 33-40 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In this paper we discuss the value of accurate inventory information for distribution planning purposes in a reverse logistics system. Three levels of information are introduced and the value is assessed in a simulation loop. For every planning period the operational vehicle routing problem is solved to optimality by route enumeration and set partitioning. Extensive sensitivity analysis is performed and discussed to analyze the factors that influence the value of accurate inventory information for reverse distribution planning. Network density appears to be one of the main determinants.

Keywords: Network Density; Inventory Level; Reverse Logistics; California Management Review; Extensive Sensitivity Analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2005
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DOI: 10.1007/3-540-27679-3_5

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