Simulation-Based Analysis of (Reverse) Supply Chains in Circular Product-Service-Systems

Julian Grosse Erdmann; Jan Koller; Saman Amir; A. Mihelič; Frank Döpper

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Simulation-Based Analysis of (Reverse) Supply Chains in Circular Product-Service-Systems

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Simulation-Based Analysis of (Reverse) Supply Chains in Circular Product-Service-Systems

Julian Grosse Erdmann, Jan Koller, Saman Amir, A. Mihelič and Frank Döpper

Manufacturing Driving Circular Economy: Proceedings of the 18th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, October 5–7, 2022, Berlin, pp.111-118

Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering (LNME), Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, 18th (Berlin, 2022-10-05–2022-10-07)

2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28839-5_13

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Circular Economy

Product-Service-Systems

Simulation

Facility Location Problem

With an expected growth of global waste to 3.40 billion tonnes by 2050 and a circularity today of only 8.6% of the world, the earth's sustainable resources are being exploited beyond their regeneration capacity. Hence, it is necessary to step away from a take – make – dispose principal and transform from a linear towards a circular economy to close product cycles to optimize resource consumption and reduce waste. Product-Service-Systems (PSSs), based on multiple product life cycles combined with remanufacturing, offer a solution to close product cycles. In such PSS, the responsibility for returning, remanufacturing, and repairing used products remains with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and increases its need in (reverse) supply chain activities. Essential factors for (reverse) supply chains are, e.g., determining the distribution network, the location of recovery facilities, the geographical dispersion of the customers, and the information flows between the different stakeholders. In this context, this work proposes a multi-method simulation model to support practitioners in determining the optimal infrastructure for storing, remanufacturing, and repairing the used products regarding economic and ecological target criteria. The applicability of the proposed approach is illustrated through a case study of a white goods manufacturing company. This case study highlights the importance of determining the optimal infrastructure in a (reverse) supply chain in PSS business models.

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Title: Simulation-Based Analysis of (Reverse) Supply Chains in Circular Product-Service-Systems
Creators: Julian Grosse Erdmann - Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation
Jan Koller - Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation
Saman Amir - Stockholm School of Economics, Department of Marketing and Strategy
A. Mihelič - Gorenje
Frank Döpper - Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation
Publication Details: Manufacturing Driving Circular Economy: Proceedings of the 18th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, October 5–7, 2022, Berlin, pp.111-118
Conference: Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, 18th (Berlin, 2022-10-05–2022-10-07)
Series: Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering (LNME)
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG; Cham, Switzerland
Number of pages: 8
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Academic Unit: Center for Sustainability Research; Department of Marketing and Strategy
Language: English
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