Closed-loop supply chain configuration and optimization

在前向供应链中，产品从供应商送到制造商，最后送到客户手中。在逆向供应链中，一些产品由客户退货。闭环供应链既包括正向供应链，也包括逆向供应链。CLSC(例如轮胎再制造)的目标是从新产品和回收产品中获得经济和环境价值。该项目将对CLSC进行三个主要领域的研究。首先，这项研究关注了CLSC中的几个不确定性来源，包括退货产品的需求、退货率和质量。在这种情况下，我们的目标是识别和分析CLSC网络中同时运行的不同不确定性来源。其次，这项研究将考虑如何最大限度地减少跨CLSC网络的浪费，研究相关的环境因素，以期找到可持续的解决方案。第三，鉴于CLSC参数中有时包含大量数据，本研究将调查大数据对CLSC网络配置和优化的影响。

In a forward supply chain, products are sent from suppliers to manufacturers and finally, to customers. In a reverse supply chain, some of the products are returned by customers. A closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) encompasses both forward and reverse supply chains. The goal of a CLSC (e.g. tire remanufacturing), is to gain economic and environmental values from both new and returned products. This program will pursue three primary areas of research in regards to CLSCs. First, this research is concerned with several sources of uncertainty within CLSCs, including the demand, return rate and quality of returned products. Our goal in this instance is to identify and analyze the different sources of uncertainty operating simultaneously in CLSC networks. Second, this research will consider how to minimize waste across CLSC networks, studying relevant environmental factors with a view to uncovering sustainable solutions. Third, this research will investigate the impact of Big Data on CLSC network configuration and optimization, given that large amounts of data are sometimes available within CLSC parameters.