A multi-objective optimization for a closed-loop sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain network design: a case study
Journal of Advances in Management Research, cilt.20, sa.4, ss.565-598, 2023 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 20 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.1108/jamr-05-2022-0100
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Advances in Management Research
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.565-598
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Multiple attribute decision making, Pharmaceutical supply chain, Recycling, Routing: location-allocation, Sustainability
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Purpose: This paper deals with the combined management and design of a sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain network with considering recycling. Design/methodology/approach: This 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. Findings: A real case study has been conducted in Iran. The results show that environmental and social issues can be improved while minimizing total costs. Originality/value: Given 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.