Study through simulation of the benefits of implementing reverse logistics in a power electronics manufacturing company

In recent years, there has been considerable attention given to business practices and policies aimed at moving towards a more environmentally sustainable model. While this reduction in environmental impact is undeniable, it casts shadows on the other significant advantage of these policies: the imp...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Majó i Batlle, Martí
Tipo de recurso: tesis de maestría
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/406146
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/406146
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Business logistics -- Environmental aspects
Business enterprises -- Environmental aspects
Logística (Indústria) -- Aspectes ambientals
Empreses -- Aspectes ambientals
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Economia i organització d'empreses
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Sumario:In recent years, there has been considerable attention given to business practices and policies aimed at moving towards a more environmentally sustainable model. While this reduction in environmental impact is undeniable, it casts shadows on the other significant advantage of these policies: the improvement of economic profitability. The objective of this project is to test the hypothesis that "Certain reverse logistics policies can substantially improve the economic performance of a company, alongside their impact on the environment," through simulations. These simulations will be conducted using the Arena and Simul8 programs, employed in the MUAR Master's program, and using a Catalan company dedicated to the production of power electronics as the model.