This study proposes an integrated, reverse logistics supply chain planning process with modular product design that produces and markets products at different quality levels. A mixed integer programming (MIP) model formulates the overall planning process required to maximize profit by considering the collection of returned products, the recovery of modules and the proportion of the product mix ...

The reverse logistics network (RLN) design for sustainable supply chain management is a strategic decision in configuration, and higher influenced by uncertainty. This paper applies bi-level stochastic multi-objective model to an RLN disposable product recycling system. goal balance the overall cost against associated environmental risks. An LP-metric based sample average approximation formulat...

Mobile devices have been increasingly become important tools for the information system application in agriculture, but the safe problem that follow also results in risks of economy lose. Considering above problems and combining the application of an agriculture chain logistics management system, a series of jobs have been done. This paper presents a data security solution which encrypts the co...

Coordination in healthcare networks becomes increasingly important to enable integrated care scenarios, to enhance patient satisfaction and to reduce costs of the treatment processes. A process-oriented approach for coordination in healthcare networks is introduced. It shows how interorganizational treatment processes can be supported by the concept of process-based e-service-logistics. The all...

Based on the recent incidents of avian flu (H5N1) in Asia and the influenza pandemic cases in history (1918, 1957 and 1968) experts believe that a future influenza pandemic is inevitable and likely imminent. Evidence suggests that an efficient and rapid response will be crucial for mitigating morbidity, mortality, and costs to society. Hence, preparing for a potential influenza pandemic has rec...

Figure 1: Structure of the CIL reference model concerned in each specific case. According to object-oriented modeling, it incorporates information and methods which are specified in the CIL reference model. The CIL reference model consists of five building blocks: functions, institutions, coordination mechanisms, messages and information. The functions comprise activities in the settlement phas...

In this paper we propose improved Benders decomposition schemes for solving a remanufacturing supply chain design problem (RSCP). We introduce a set of valid inequalities in order to improve the quality of the lower bound and also to accelerate the convergence of the classical Benders algorithm. We also derive quasi Pareto-optimal cuts for improving convergence and propose a Benders decompositi...

Infrastructure modelling is a strategic level activity to make one or more decisions on the optimum location, number and allocation of service providers. This problem has been intensively researched in academic literature and traditionally focuses on minimizing total logistics costs or maximizing profit. But in many cases the optimum may involve dealing with multiple and sometimes conflicting o...