Title :
Simulation analysis of supply chain systems with reverse logistics
Author_Institution :
Manage. Sch., Musashi Univ., Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
Due to environmental and ecological responsibility, enterprises are trying to reuse, remanufacture and recycle used products to reduce the negative impact on the environment. Reverse logistics is one of essential elements to implement such sustainable supply chain system. This paper proposes methodologies of simulation modeling and analysis of supply chain systems with reverse logistics flows. This paper discusses two types of reverse supply chain: PUSH-type reverse logistics and PULL-type reverse logistics. Generic models are introduced and analysis examples of individual features will be provided.
Keywords :
ecology; recycling; reverse logistics; supply chain management; sustainable development; PULL-type reverse logistics; PUSH-type reverse logistics; ecological responsibility; environmental responsibility; generic model; product recycling; product remanufacturing; product reusability; reverse supply chain; simulation modeling; sustainable supply chain system; Analytical models; Biological system modeling; Materials; Numerical models; Object oriented modeling; Reverse logistics; Supply chains;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference (WSC), 2013 Winter
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-2077-8
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2013.6721701
