Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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483174 | European Journal of Operational Research | 2007 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
In this work the design of a reverse distribution network is studied. Most of the proposed models on the subject are case based and, for that reason, they lack generality. In this paper we try to overcome this limitation and a generalized model is proposed. It contemplates the design of a generic reverse logistics network where capacity limits, multi-product management and uncertainty on product demands and returns are considered. A mixed integer formulation is developed which is solved using standard B&B techniques. The model is applied to an illustrative case.
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Authors
Maria Isabel Gomes Salema, Ana Paula Barbosa-Povoa, Augusto Q. Novais,