Optimization method of short life cycle product supply chain network with recycle flow and dispersed markets

Under the context of globalization of Supply Chain and the diversity of product with the shortening product life cycle, the supply chain network design method with recycling reusable resources is being advocated. Hence this paper intent to qualify the impact of recycle strategy on the performance of global supply chain for short life cycle product, and propose an optimization method to provide an integrated planning for incorporating supply chain partners activities during the entire life cycle period of products in order to minimize supply chain operating cost. A Mixed Integer Programming model is proposed to formulate the supply chain network for short life cycle product demanded in multiple markets with recycle material flows. The experiment result shows that proper recycle operation policy will effectively down the total cost of entire supply chain.