Abstract

CRUZ-RIVERA, Reynaldo  and  ERTEL, Jürgen. Design proposal for collection networks of end-life vehicles in Mexico. Rev. Int. Contam. Ambient [online]. 2010, vol.26, n.2, pp.135-149. ISSN 0188-4999.

The present work develops the configuration's design of collection networks for End-of-Life Vehicles in México. The problem uses analytic tools, widely used in the reverse logistics supply management. The problem is identified as an Uncapacitated Fixed Charge Facility Location problem (UFCFLP) and it is solved through the use of the SITATION^© facility location software. Three scenarios are developed to solve the problem; every scenario takes into account a different percentage in collection coverage. The results describe for every scenario the fixed, transport and total costs' behaviorinthe system and the geographic location of collection centers within Mexico.

Keywords : collection network; end-of-life products; elv; reverse logistics; supply chain; facility location.