Reverse logistics (RL) and the closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) are integral parts of the
holistic waste management process. One of the important end-of-life (EOL) products …

During the last two decades, EU legislation has put increasing pressure on member
countries to achieve specified recycling targets for municipal household waste. These …

In scientific literature two large, partly overlapping areas regarding the environmental and
economical attractive removal of waste coexist: reverse logistics and waste management …

The configuration of the reverse logistics network is a complex problem comprising the
determination of the optimal sites and capacities of collection centers, inspection centers …

The accelerated movement of people towards cities led to the fact that the world's urban
population is now growing by 60-million persons per year. The increased number of cities' …

In this paper, a mixed integer linear programming (MILP) formulation is developed for the
design and planning of supply chains with reverse flows while considering simultaneously …

There are legislations encumbering manufacturers to incorporate environmental factors into
their decisions in several industries. Automotive is one of these sectors and in many …

The area of reverse logistics (RL) has recently received considerable attention, due to a
combination of environmental, economic and social factors. Reverse logistics refers to the …

The emergence of concerns over environmental protection, resource conservation as well
as the development of logistics operations and manufacturing technology has led several …

With the improvement of the quality of life in human society, the need to use more natural
resources is felt more than ever. In this regard, much research has been done on restoring …