This paper aims at incorporating tactical aspects of oil pipeline networks to the supply chain planning model. The strategic design of supply chains is covered in literature by well understood and recurring patterns such as multicommodity networks, dynamic parameters over time, capacity on facilities, transportation capacity or facilities with demand, production and inventory. We consider the f...

In this paper we propose improved Benders decomposition schemes for solving a remanufacturing supply chain design problem (RSCP). We introduce a set of valid inequalities in order to improve the quality of the lower bound and also to accelerate the convergence of the classical Benders algorithm. We also derive quasi Pareto-optimal cuts for improving convergence and propose a Benders decompositi...

Designing a logistic network is a strategic and critical problem that provides an optimal platform for the effective and efficient supply chain management. In this research, we address the application of fuzzy sets to design a multi-product, multi-period, closed-loop supply chain network. The presented supply chain includes three objective functions: maximization of profit, minimization of deli...

Globalization and outsourcing are two main factors which are leading to higher complexity of supply chain networks. Today’s complex distributed supply chain networks are vulnerable to various kinds of risks. Due to the strategic importance of having a sustainable network it is necessary to have an enhanced supply chain network risk management. The first step in the risk management is risk ident...

This paper provides an analysis of Supply Chain Network (SCN) design problems under uncertainty, and it presents a critical review the optimization models proposed in the literature to help design robust value-creating SCN. It points out some drawbacks and missing links in the literature, and provides motivations for the development of a comprehensive SCN design methodology. The paper reviews k...

With the increase in environmental awareness, competitions and government policies, implementation of green supply chain management activities to sustain production and conserve resources is becoming more necessary for different organizations. However, it is difficult to successfully implement green supply chain (GSC) activities because of the risks involved. These risks alongside their resourc...

This paper presents a process for the design of domain specific business component applications to enforce the use of component based software technologies. Starting from the notion that the direct mapping of business processes to business components often leads to inadequate results, a methodology for identifying and refining business components based on the functional decomposition of an appl...

The design of a supply chain network as an integrated system with several tiers of suppliers is a difficult task. It consists of making strategic decisions on the facility location, stocking location, production policy, production capacity, distribution and transportation modes. This research develops a hybrid optimization approach to address the Supply Chain Configuration Design problem. The n...

To help improve customer satisfaction management (CRM), greater emphasis is given to the aspect of quality in the supply chain. And improve supply chain performance through integrated business management and strategic partnerships. On the other hand, strategic supply chain management decisions are made at a company level that determine benefits and efficiencies of the supply chain and effective...