Supply Chain Design: A Case Study Of Iphone Reverse Logistics In Ho Chi Minh City

Abstract

In this day and age, electronic waste is a nightmare for developed and developing countries including Vietnam. Experience from other countries shows that solving this problem is not only a matter of government - people, but it is imperative to have the role of producers. iPhone is a very popular phone in Vietnam, more and more people use iPhone, so problems start to happen. The biggest problem is the environmental pollution caused by the large amount of electronic waste from the iPhone thrown away, causing material waste as well as adversely affecting the environment. This project will discuss issues related to reverse logistics for iPhone in Vietnam in general and Ho Chi Minh city in particular. The thesis will use the CPLEX program to design the supply chain network, plan transportation. This research will include sections such as forecast production and demand, designing the reverse supply chain for recycling products.