Supply Chain Network Design for a New Circular Business: a Case Study in Electric Conversion of ICE Vehicles
Résumé
This paper explores the decision support for supply chain network design (SCND) in the context of a new circular business. The number and locations of each supply chain actor, as well as product flows are determined during the SCND process. Different supply chain configurations are evaluated based on economic and environmental aspects using agent-based modeling and discrete event simulation techniques. A case study on retrofit service for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles is proposed. The paper provides managerial insights that will assist circular business providers in making informed decisions regarding SCND.