Modeling Reverse Logistics Networks: A Case Study for  E-Waste Management Policy

Lara, Paola; Sánchez, Mario E.; Herrera, Andrea; Valdivieso, Karol; Villalobos, Jorge

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-21297-1_14

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“…However, it has been noted that conceptual framework studies fall short at formally conceptualizing the e-waste domain. Some studies focus on clarifying the meaning of key terms and attempting to create a common vocabulary, however, usually the relationships among these key concepts are not well specified (Lara et al , 2019). This limits the ability of creating structural models that can adequately describe distinct RL cases.…”

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“…First, we tackled the issue of the little agreement on the common vocabulary that is used when describing the RL process. As stated in our previous work (Lara et al , 2019), any RL network is made up of four representative components: actors, facilities, activities and goods. Additionally, we found in the SLR that regulators have a crucial role in the RL process due to the stricter regulations being implemented.…”

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“…factors, concepts or key variables), their alleged relationships (Miles and Huberman, 1994) and their semantics, being the first step in developing these new tools and further develop the domain. However, it has been noted that research regarding conceptual frameworks falls short at formally conceptualizing the e-waste domain (Lara et al , 2019) opening an opportunity to create abstract structures that allows us to express complex e-waste realities in a simple manner, while ensuring that the models remain accurate and there is no ambiguity in their interpretations.…”

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Metamodeling the e-waste domain to support decision-making

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PurposeThis paper proposes a conceptualization of the e-waste domain, formalized through a metamodel, to express complex e-waste realities in a simple manner. This also enables the transition from a structural model to a behavioral model to implement analysis techniques.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology used is design science research (DSR), a problem-solving paradigm which seeks to construct a working artifact and prove its relevance. The artifact, a metamodel for the e-waste domain, was constructed through an iterative manner and later analyzed to conclude its theoretical relevance and contributions in this domain. As part of the approach, the authors used supplementary techniques such as systematic literature review (SLR), conceptual modeling (CM) and system dynamics (SD).FindingsThe application in the e-waste domain of CM techniques such as metamodeling, model-to-model transformation and simulation is valuable for supporting decision-making, especially when combined with SD. The approach presented in this paper, the conceptual tools and different simulation techniques could also be applied in other complex domains to obtain similar results.Practical implicationsThe modeling method to apply simulation techniques is targeted toward the e-waste domain experts to understand, design, implement, measure and improve strategies and public policies.Originality/valueThe use of CM techniques to model and analyze structural and behavioral e-waste scenarios.

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Section: Initial Artifact Construction and Designmentioning

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Section: Initial Artifact Construction and Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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