Process simulation and optimization in sustainable logistics and manufacturing /

The aim of this book is to present qualitative aspects of logistics operations and supply chain management which help to implement the sustainable policy principles in the companies and public sector's institutions. Authors in individual chapters address the issues related to reverse network co...

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Group Author: Pawlewski, Pawel; Greenwood, Allen
Published: Springer,
Publisher Address: Cham :
Publication Dates: [2014]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: EcoProduction : environmental issues in ligistics and manufacturing
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Summary: The aim of this book is to present qualitative aspects of logistics operations and supply chain management which help to implement the sustainable policy principles in the companies and public sector's institutions. Authors in individual chapters address the issues related to reverse network configuration, forward and reverse supply chain integration, CO2 reduction in transportation, improvement of the production operations and management of the recovery activities. Some best practices from different countries and industries are presented. This book will be valuable to both academics and pra
Carrier Form: viii, 184 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9783319073460 :
331907346X
Index Number: TS155
CLC: F406
Call Number: F406/P963
Contents: Manufacturing Operations -- Simulation method for the benefits of a small business in sustainable world -- Operational measurements for evaluating the transformation of production-logistics system and their reflecting in Simulation Software -- Methodology of assortment analysis in companies with a wide range of products for building the flexibility of customer service -- Global sensitivity analysis of heijunka controlled assembly line -- Production operations -- Stability analysis of the production system using simulation models -- Simulation modeling of acrylic bathtubs production using tas