In this paper, a bi-objective mixed-integer linear optimization model for Closed-loop Supply Chain Network Design Problem (CLSCND) is developed. The proposed model includes both the forward and reverse directions and includes different types of facilities, namely, manufacturing/remanufacturing centers, warehouses, and disassembly centers. The first objective function tried to minimize the total...

The emergence of logistics and supply chain management as a fully mature business discipline may depend on the development foundational perspectives embracing focus responsiveness. Hundreds papers in our field conceptualize responsiveness related concepts disconnected ways ignoring this potentially valuable foundation for investigating strategic logistical adjustments. Although these extant stu...

The characteristics of today's competitive environment, such as the speed with which products are designed, manufactured, and distributed, and the need for higher responsiveness and lower operational cost, are forcing companies to search for innovative ways to do business. The concept of agile manufacturing has been proposed in response to these challenges for companies. This ...

Planning systems for supply chain management can be designed in different ways in order to achieve the multiple objectives of supply chain management. Two of these objectives are responsiveness and efficiency of the system. In this paper, a System Dynamics simulation model is used to assess the performance of planning approaches for supply chains in the high-tech electronics industry on the dim...

Increasing globalization, diversity of the product range, and increasing customer awareness are making the market(s) highly competitive thereby forcing different supply chains to adapt to different stimuli on a continuous basis. It is also a recognized fact that overall supply chain focus should be given an overriding priority over the individual goals of the players. Among all the possible ord...

Social responsibility is a key factor that could result in success and achieving great benefits for supply chains. Responsiveness and reliability are important social responsibility measures for consumers and all stakeholders that strategists and company managers should be concerned about them in long-term planning horizon. Although, presence of uncertainties as an intrinsic part of supply chai...

This study explored the effect of supplier switching costs on supply chain responsiveness in Sri Lankan Small and Medium-scale manufacturing firms (SMEs). It considered three types costs: procedural costs, financial relational costs. Survey data were collected from 188 analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). The results revealed that, cost was positively related to responsiveness, w...