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Design of a Reverse Processing Network for Sub-Optimal Fruit in a Retail Store Using an Milp Model

Version 1 : Received: 23 March 2024 / Approved: 26 March 2024 / Online: 26 March 2024 (14:14:11 CET)

How to cite: Chowdhury, M.A.R. Design of a Reverse Processing Network for Sub-Optimal Fruit in a Retail Store Using an Milp Model. Preprints 2024, 2024031592. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.1592.v1 Chowdhury, M.A.R. Design of a Reverse Processing Network for Sub-Optimal Fruit in a Retail Store Using an Milp Model. Preprints 2024, 2024031592. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.1592.v1

Abstract

Modernizing the retail sector is essential to societal progress toward creating a smart city. The retail sector is crucial to the development of a smart city because of its adaptability and capacity for innovation. However, due to their perishability, supermarkets throw away a lot of fruits and vegetables. This article discusses the design of a sub-optimal process for processing sorted fruits using a reverse logistics approach, demonstrating how productivity can be increased despite constraints on processing capacity. This paper presents the results of a case study conducted in a Qatari supermarket that offers a variety of regular fruit processing techniques. In order to maximize output and cut down on waste, this project aimed to develop a reverse logistics system for imperfect fruit.

Keywords

Food waste; MILP; Retail; Reverse Logistics; Sustainability

Subject

Environmental and Earth Sciences, Waste Management and Disposal

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