An application of Lagrangian relaxation approach in reverse logistics problem

• Main Author: Lamsali, Hendrik
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Scientific & Academic Publishing Co. 2013
• Subjects: HD28 Management. Industrial Management
• Online Access: http://repo.uum.edu.my/18071/1/M%203%201%202013%20%2024%2030.pdf; http://repo.uum.edu.my/18071/; http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.mm.20130301.06.html

This research examines the reverse logistics problem in which manufacturers need to determine the collection methods for used product at the end of its life. Three collection methods are studied namely pick-up, drop-off and mail return. The research investigates the problem of assigning appropriate...