reverse logistics

Design and Planning of Agri-Food Supply Chains

L. Cruz, J.Pires-Ribeiro, A.P. Barbosa-Póvoa

Computer Aided Chemical Engineering (Published)

Jul, 2019

Keywords: agri-food supply chain perishability reverse logistics uncertainty

This paper develops a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) formulation to support the design and planning of agri-food supply chains (AFSC). The model focuses on the strategic-tactical decisions of capacity definition, selection of processing technologies, and the establishment of product flows…

Research challenges in municipal solid waste logistics management

X. Bing, J.M. Bloemhof, T.R.P. Ramos, A.P. Barbosa-Póvoa, C.Y. Wong, J.G.A.J. van der Vorst

Waste Management (Published)

Feb, 2016

Keywords: Household waste Recycling Reverse logistics Sustainability Review Modelling

During the last two decades, EU legislation has put increasing pressure on member countries to achieve specified recycling targets for municipal household waste. These targets can be obtained in various ways choosing collection methods, separation methods, decentral or central logistic systems…