This paper presents a three-echelon supply chain inventory model that considers carbon emissions from manufacturing, transportation, storage, and disposal of deteriorating products.
Authors
Rashi Jain, Department of Applied Mathematics, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatapur, Main Bhawana Road, Delhi, India.
Mandeep Mittal, Department of Mathematics, Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Sachin Kumar Mangla, Full Professor and Director, Research Center for Digital Circular Economy for Sustainable Development Goals (DCE-SDG), Jindal Global Business School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana, India.
Rajendra Baraiya, Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques, Indian Institute of Management Indore, Prabandh Shikhar, Rau – Pithampur Road, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Summary
In recent years, the reduction of carbon emissions from supply chains has become a critical concern. This paper presents a three-echelon supply chain inventory model that considers carbon emissions from manufacturing, transportation, storage, and disposal of deteriorating products.
The model includes an inspection by the manufacturer to prevent the supply of defective goods and utilizes a third-party logistics company (3PL) that employs a single setup, multiple delivery system. The aim is to apply various regulatory strategies, such as carbon tax, carbon offset, and carbon cap-and-trade, to minimize expected total cost and decrease carbon emissions.
The model determines delivery numbers, intervals, and quantities for the 3PL and buyer, as well as the manufacturing quantity for the manufacturer, based on buyer demand. The study concludes that the carbon cap-and-trade strategy is the most effective of the three regulatory strategies analyzed.
The proposed model helps supply chain managers reduce their carbon footprint by making informed decisions on inventory, transportation, storage and disposal strategies. This study’s findings provide valuable insights to policymakers on effective carbon regulation policies and the development of sustainable and cost-effective supply chain management practices.
Published in: Computers & Industrial Engineering
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