In recent years there has been a significant growth in WEEE production, which actually is the most worldwide rapidly growing category of waste with a growth rate of 3-5% annually (three times higher the growth rate of the common trash) even if it will unfortunately rise by 16-20% over the next ten years [16]. Handling this type of waste is becoming more and more difficult even in Italy: more than 850.000 tons of electrical and electronic equipment were discharged in 2008 from private households and businesses and only 14% were properly collected. In this paper a logical model will be described reproducing the WEEE distribution flows, considering several functional aspects. The model is implemented by means of specific simulation software to identify critical operational aspects.
A decision model for Reverse Logistics management using simulation
E. Romano
2010-01-01
Abstract
In recent years there has been a significant growth in WEEE production, which actually is the most worldwide rapidly growing category of waste with a growth rate of 3-5% annually (three times higher the growth rate of the common trash) even if it will unfortunately rise by 16-20% over the next ten years [16]. Handling this type of waste is becoming more and more difficult even in Italy: more than 850.000 tons of electrical and electronic equipment were discharged in 2008 from private households and businesses and only 14% were properly collected. In this paper a logical model will be described reproducing the WEEE distribution flows, considering several functional aspects. The model is implemented by means of specific simulation software to identify critical operational aspects.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
