Design and Analysis of Closed-Loop Supply Chain Networks

This book provides insights into designing supply chain networks by understanding and incorporating key return parameters into the network design, which will affect profitability. It discusses how customer categories and their acceptance behavior are incorporated into the network design, offers a modeling framework for incorporating uncertainties in the return product parameters, and demonstrates how to design a robust network.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 82 pages
\n Publication date: 30 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Closed-loop supply chains have become an essential requirement for businesses to remain competitive and profitable in today's rapidly evolving market. This comprehensive book offers valuable insights into the design of supply chain networks, emphasizing the importance of understanding and incorporating key return parameters into the network's structure. By carefully considering these parameters, businesses can optimize their profitability and achieve a competitive edge.

The book delves into the intricate process of incorporating customer categories and their acceptance behavior into the network design. It demonstrates how to analyze the interplay of various parameters and their impact on supply chain network design and profitability. Furthermore, the book presents a robust modeling framework that allows for the incorporation of uncertainties in the return product parameters. This framework enables businesses to design networks that can withstand unexpected disruptions and maintain their efficiency and profitability.

Designed with managers in mind, this book is an invaluable resource for designing a sustainable, robust, and profitable supply chain network. It is particularly relevant for managers, practitioners, and researchers in the field of supply chain network design and optimization. By leveraging the insights and methodologies presented in this book, businesses can streamline their operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction, ultimately driving long-term success and growth in the competitive landscape.

\n Weight: 236g\n
Dimension: 224 x 144 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367537494\n \n