Sustainable Reverse Supply Chain Optimization: A Case Study in PVC Recycling

[en] This study addresses the optimization of reverse logistics for PVC recycling in Wallonia, focusing on cost minimization and environmental impact reduction. Using a mixed-integer linear programming model, the research integrates transportation, inventory, and processing decisions while incorporating environmental metrics derived from Life Cycle Assessment. The results offer actionable strategies for designing sustainable supply chains, providing a foundation for further exploration to enhance flexibility and applicability in industrial settings.

Disciplines :

Quantitative methods in economics & management

Author, co-author :

Renkin, Clémence ; Université de Liège - ULiège > HEC Liège : UER > UER Opérations : Logistique

Limbourg, Sabine ; Université de Liège - ULiège > HEC Liège : UER > UER Opérations : Logistique

Language :

English

Title :

Sustainable Reverse Supply Chain Optimization: A Case Study in PVC Recycling

Publication date :

2025

Journal title :

IFAC-PapersOnLine

ISSN :

2405-8971

eISSN :

2405-8963

Publisher :

Elsevier

Volume :

Issue :

Pages :

1772-1777

Peer reviewed :

Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi

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https://api.elsevier.com/content/article/PII:S2405896325010596?httpAccept=text/xml

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