A configuration model for recovery product flows orientation in open loop network

The configuration of the reverse logistics network (RLN) is an important task in the determination of processing recovered products. In fact, products orientation in open loop network can influence the economic interest of decision maker. In open loop configuration, returned products are reintegrated in the supply chain with multiple recovery strategy to reuse the products or materials. The decision of valorization alternative becomes more and more complex due to the diversity of orientation, the state of returned products etc. In this paper, we develop a linear programming model to determine the product flow orientation with minimum economic value. A numerical study provides an optimal solution and detects the impact of parameters such as capacity of facility, volume and variety of type returned product on network configuration.