Collection disruption management and channel coordination in a socially concerned closed-loop supply chain: A game theory approach.

ABSTRACT: Uncertainty in real-world situations disrupts operations, including the collection process in closed-loop supply chains (CLSCs). A collection disruption is more critical in the pharmaceutical sector since pharmaceutical leftovers contain chemicals that threaten the environment and human health. This paper revolves around the challenges of a real pharmaceutical case that implements circular economy principles through a closed-loop system design, takes sustainability issues into account, and seeks for effective management of collection disruption. The case includes a manufacturer, who invests in green research and development (R&D), and two retailers competing on corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to boost the collection amount and market demand. This competitive environment raise

SUBMITTER: Hosseini-Motlagh SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7500921 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature