A New Mathematical Model for a Robust Forward/Reverse Logistic Network Design

This paper presents a new mathematical model for a robust forward/reverse logistic network design under an uncertain environment. This network consists of three echelons, namely suppliers,manufacturing, and distribution center,in forward direction and two echelons, namelycollection/redistribution, and disposal centers in backward direction. The advantages of the presented model are to consider the single sourcing, capacity levels, and hybrid processing facilities in order to save costs and reduce pollution reduction. Furthermore, we use the max-min robust optimization approach to deal with uncertainty denoted by discrete scenarios with unknown occurrence probability. Finally, a numerical example is illustrated and solved by the foregoing approach.

Keywords:

Supply chain management , Reverse logistic , Uncertainty , Robust optimization