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Environmental Issues in Supply Chain Management

New Trends and Applications

herausgegeben von: Paulina Golinska, Carlos Andres Romano

Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg

Buchreihe : EcoProduction

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The aim of the book is to present the emerging environmental issues in organization and management of complex supply chains. The book includes set of solutions which show different stakeholders' viewpoints on sustainability. The scope of book takes into consideration how the emerging environmental regulation might be transformed into business practices. Therefore, the authors present the innovative approach to eco-friendly organization and coordination of logistics processes and supply chain configuration. A broad scope of practical solutions from different countries and industries is provided

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Frontmatter

ENVIROMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS

Using Environmental Demands to Improve Supply Chain Performance

Abstract

This chapter presents GRAIMOD a tool for supporting GRAI Methodology. This tool is used for managing Enterprise and particularly Supply Chain performance improvements. In addition to the main performance criteria, social, societal and environmental dimensions will be used for finding the optimum of the enterprise. A detailed example will be given for illustration. The originality of this chapter is the definition of carbon footprint (management) as a new performance criterion. The future supply chain has to integrate this new dimension. The example presented also studies the possibility of using the tramway for transporting raw materials and products in a city.

Paul Eric Dossou, Philip Mitchell

Sustainability in the Supply Chain: Analysing the Enablers

Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to identify the enablers to sustainability in the Supply Chains and to understand their mutual relationships. Interpretive structural modelling was applied to present a hierarchy-based model and identify the contextual relationships among these enablers. This chapter defines sustainability, the Supply Chain (metastructure) and presents the ISM Methodology. The chapter presents the mutual relationships among the enablers of sustainability in the Supply Chain. Research shows that not all enablers to sustainability in the Supply Chain require the same amount of attention. A group of enablers that have high driving power and low dependence, requiring maximum attention exists. This classification will help Supply Chain managers to differentiate between independent and dependent variables. This classification will help them to focus on those variables that are most important for the transformation of the Supply Chain in sustainability.

Katarzyna Grzybowska

Sustainable Transport System Virus: The Conceptual Process Framework of Problems Identification and Analysis in Distribution System

Abstract

The authors of this chapter proposed their own conceptual process framework of problems occurring in organization of transport processes within distribution systems. The proposed tool is a unique hybrid of well-known solutions, presented in professional literature. This conceptual process framework has been developed and successfully implemented as part of works aimed at facilitating the transportation system in one of the largest market chain operators in Poland. Problem identification and analysis tool of organization of transport processes in distribution companies developed within this project has been called Sustainable Transport System Virus Analysis (STSVA). In this chapter basic assumptions and methodology of the tool developed by the authors have been included.

Piotr Cyplik, Lukasz Hadas, Marcin Hajdul

Internet Support of a Reverse Logistics

Abstract

The chapter concerns Polish Internet market of waste material exchanges. The authors pay attention to issues connected with B2B market, electronic exchanges, and reverse logistics. Connecting those three areas is a starting point to a study which consists in an identification of national waste material exchanges at the first stage, then their estimation according to 10 criteria, and determining strengths and weaknesses of the Internet waste material exchanges. These criteria include such areas like price lists, regulations, a level of a technical backup, multilingualism, and a possibility to use a trial version. According to accepted criteria, was made the characteristics of the Polish Internet waste material exchanges.

Karolina Werner, Rafał Mierzwiak

REVERSE LOGISTICS - EXAMPLE OF ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT WASTE MANAGEMENT

Dynamic Recovery Network for WEEE

Abstract

The demand for electric and electronic equipment is growing very rapidly. Moreover the life cycles of these products get shorter. It results in a growing amount of waste which needs to be reused or disposed. In many countries producers are obliged to organize a recovery network. Planning of materials flows in recovery network is complex task. In dynamically changing conditions forecasts quickly become outdated. Authors proposed a model based on graph theory and agent technology that provides dynamic configuration of recovery network among pool of cooperating companies. In this chapter are discussed the theoretical backgrounds of research as well as the simulation results.

Paulina Golinska, Arkadiusz Kawa

Optimizing the Recycling Process of Electronic Appliances

Abstract

Waste coming from disposed electrical and electronic equipment WEEE, also called “e-waste”, contains a growing range of electronic appliances of different types and sizes, thus representing an important environmental problem. One of the main problems in e-waste recycling is the lack of collection incentives and recycling infrastructures, as well as the high cost of material collection, handling and processing. A methodology that takes into account technical, economic, legal and environmental issues is proposed in this chapter. The parameters used by this system are the previous expertise of recycling companies, WEEE regulation and economic aspects. The simulation of the proposed solution has been analyzed, together with an economical assessment of the recycling process, in order to show the feasibility of the methodology.

Arantxa Rentería, Esther Alvarez

Strategic Planning and Operational Planning in Reverse Logistics. A Case Study for Italian WEEE

Abstract

This chapter presents a decision-support system (DSS), for the strategic planning and operational planning in reverse logistics applied to a multi-stage collection network. The DSS is based on the application of original mixed-integer linear programming models for strategic issues and heuristic algorithms for operational issues. The proposed models and solving methods have been applied to a case study of electric and electronic equipment waste WEEE collection for the city of Bologna, Italy. The results obtained by a what-if analysis have been properly presented and justified. This study demonstrates the importance and effectiveness of a hierarchical approach in order to identify the best location of facilities, the allocation of customers (e.g. origination sites) demand to suppliers (e.g. collection sites), and the vehicle routing in accordance with different transportation modes.

Riccardo Manzini, Marco Bortolini

Efficient Vehicle Routing Practices for WEEE Collection

Abstract

This chapter explicitly shows how the European Union Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipments (WEEE) might be transformed into efficient vehicle routing practices for the collection of end-of-life electronic appliances. The chapter presents integer programming formulations and extensions for the problem. Due to the computational complexity of the problem, it is important to develop polinomial time heuristics solution procedures. The chapter analyzes the performance of two algorithms: a savings based algorithm and a GRASP based algorithm. Computational results indicate that the performance of the proposed algorithms to handle a real-life problem in the northwestern Spain is satisfactory. The chapter concludes with a general discussion of vehicle routing practices for the efficient collection of WEEE.

Julio Mar-Ortiz, Belarmino Adenso-Díaz, José Luis González-Velarde

Impact of Emerging Environmental Regulations on the Reverse Logistics System for Portable Batteries in Spain

Abstract

The main aim of this chapter is to analyse the impact of the emerging environmental regulation of batteries on the Spanish reverse logistics system. The complex reverse supply chains for collecting, recovering and treating used batteries will be characterised in the Spanish context. The main problems regarding this system will be identified, and, finally, improvements to the current reverse logistics system will be proposed.

Eva Ponce-Cueto, José A. González-Manteca

SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES - SECTOR SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS

Logistic Models to Ensure Residual Agroforestry Biomass as a Sustainable Resource

Abstract

Sustainable development strategy promotes activities related to clean energy and energy saving. In this context, actions in forest and agricultural areas which add value to immediate productions and positive externalities are prioritized. The use of agricultural waste is often not viable due to high costs of harvesting and transport operations. In order to consider biomass as an agro forestry sustainable resource to produce biofuels, a high-level system based on the operational concept of the Biofuels Supply Chain sets the basis for a strategic framework which helps to overcome such sustainability. This chapter presents advanced techniques applied by the authors for the detection and quantification of biomass (LiDAR and multispectral images). From these results, logistic models are developed for determining the optimal collection points, managing the best transportation routes and deciding on the desirable location of the processing industries.

Borja Velázquez-Martí, Carlos Gracia, Javier Estornell

Energetic Assessment of the Broiler Poultry Supply Chain

Abstract

In the food supply chain, energy efficiency can be seen as a combination of technological and organizational efficiency, in all the stages of the food system. We describe the process to monitor and manage energy consumption in the supply chain, which consists of four steps: initial assessment, process design, and evaluation and application opportunities. We then apply the methodology to a broiler poultry manufacturer and distributor located in the South of Spain. Once the energy consumptions have been quantified and structured, we apply a comparative analysis to highlight those processes that represent the largest energy costs. We propose several actions for improvement (related to warehousing, inventory management, transportation, reverse logistics, energetic management, etc.), and evaluate the energetic situation of the company ex-ante and ex-post, using the appropriate indicators, in order to determine the degree of energy efficiency of the company.

Jesús Muñuzuri, Rafael Grosso, Pablo Cortés, José Guadix

The Railway as a Key Element of Sustainable Tourist Development in a Rural Area of Difficult Access: Application to a Spanish Mountain Resort

Abstract

Despite the ongoing threat faced by rural railway lines, Vall de Núria (Spain) has been able to use the rack railway to develop a tourism model that combines cultural experiences, religious, sports and environmental management clearly oriented towards sustainability environment, mainly due to that the rack wheel railway has remained as the only means of mechanical transport to access the valley allowing a sustainable tourism growth. In this chapter, a detailed description of the sustainable tourism model at Vall de Núria, which has adopted self-regulatory practices in environmental issues outside the regulatory requirements enabling you to improve its competitive position as environmentally friendly tourist destination, adding value to their products and improving its image as well as of the close relationship with the railroad system of rack railway.

María-del-Val Segarra-Oña, Ángel Peiró-Signes, Lluis Miret-Pastor, María de-Miguel-Molina

A Proposal of a Business Model in the European Passengers Railway Sector to Reduce its Environmental Impact

Abstract

Business models have received gradually growing attention from scholars and practitioners over the past 10 years but the railway sector has been almost non-existent in the conversation about business models. The innovation of business models could not only enable the European railway companies to improve their quality of passengers’ services but also to minimize the environmental impact of operations. Therefore, from the major findings of a literature review of business models, we analyze the Denmark experience of business model renewal in the passengers’ railway sector and its environmental impact. Then, we propose an initial business model for the European railway sector that could have a positive influence in the European members’ environment.

María de-Miguel-Molina, Kasper-Vilstrup Roldsgaard, María-del-Val Segarra-Oña, Blanca de Miguel-Molina

Challenges in Last-Mile e-Grocery Urban Distribution: Have New B2C Trends a Positive Impact on the Environment?

Abstract

The business to consumer distribution services (B2C), mainly related to e-commerce, know nowadays a real boom that is sometimes accompanied by fractures. To better understand this fast-changing situation and support researchers and practitioners, this chapter proposes a scenario assessment analysis focused on the new B2C strategy trends and the joint co-ordination of e-commerce stakeholders to better optimize consumer’s delivery flows. First, the two main logistics solutions adopted by online retailers are introduced. Second, the main customer’s delivery services in France are presented. The proposed scenarios take into account the relations between urban development and B2C logistics schemes. Finally, the scenario assessment method is introduced then environmental impacts are estimated and analyzed each scenario.

Jesús González-Feliu, Bruno Durand, Dina Andriankaja

Titel: Environmental Issues in Supply Chain Management
herausgegeben von: Paulina Golinska
Carlos Andres Romano
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Electronic ISBN: 978-3-642-23562-7
Print ISBN: 978-3-642-23561-0
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-23562-7