A deterministic inventory model in reverse supply chain

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a unique model for the production–recycling–reuse of aluminium refreshment cans. It is presumed that disposed-off 250-ml aluminium cans are collected from the retail outlet. The cans are thereafter arranged into non-tainted and tainted categories. Desi...

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Published in:Journal of modelling in management 2020-01, Vol.15 (1), p.318-338
Main Authors: Mohapatra, Sasmita, Behera, Ajay Kumar, Mahapatra, Rabindra, Das, Harish
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodegradable materials
Inventory
Landfill
Order quantity
Quality
Recycling
Scrap
Supply chains
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Summary:Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a unique model for the production–recycling–reuse of aluminium refreshment cans. It is presumed that disposed-off 250-ml aluminium cans are collected from the retail outlet. The cans are thereafter arranged into non-tainted and tainted categories. Design/methodology/approach The current model considers all the factors, i.e. producing, recycling and remanufacturing, whereas the previous models provide emphasis only one factor. Six procedures were considered in the improvement of the mathematical model. Findings In this paper, a recycling–reuse model that remanufactures non-tainted aluminium beverage cans and uses regrind from damaged non-tainted aluminium beverage cans mixed with parent aluminium material in the production of new cans was developed and analysed to reduce the amount of aluminium beverage cans that are disposed off in a scrapyard. The model is assumed to have no shortcomings, and the different percentages regarding the classes of cans are taken to be deterministic. Originality/value The model incorporates several unique aspects, including accounting for the cost of land use and associated environmental damage through the calculation of a present value that is charged to the manufacturer.
ISSN:1746-5664
1746-5672
DOI:10.1108/JM2-03-2019-0076