A multi-objective optimization for a closed-loop sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain network design: a case study

Autor: Alimohammad Lotfi, Mandana Shakouri, Seyed Reza Abazari, Amir Aghsami, Masoud Rabbani
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Advances in Management Research.
ISSN: 0972-7981
DOI: 10.1108/jamr-05-2022-0100
Popis: PurposeThis paper deals with the combined management and design of a sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain network with considering recycling.Design/methodology/approachThis paper first utilizes the analytical hierarchy process to select and rank green manufacturers. Second, the authors proposed a multi-objective nonlinear mathematical model to design a sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain network. The proposed model has been linearized and solved using the LP-metric method using GAMS software.FindingsA real case study has been conducted in Iran. The results show that environmental and social issues can be improved while minimizing total costs.Originality/valueGiven the criticality and importance of drugs in human health and the importance of recycling in today's world, proper management and design of a sustainable drug supply chain are necessary. This study pays special attention to environmental issues by utilizing multi-criteria decision approaches and customer satisfaction.
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