O2O Recycling Closed-Loop Supply Chain Modeling Based on Classification Process considering Environmental Index

Abstract

“O2O” (online to offline) classification recycling is a new recycling mode. It is premised on the double lines of online service platform and offline recycling service system, thus forming a pattern of online disposal and offline trading. This mode is capable of integrating upstream and downstream resources on the network platform, creating a recycling and processing mode for the entire industry chain of waste sorting, and developing a circular development mode featuring “resources-products-waste-renewable resources” to realize the recycling of resources. In this paper, the abovementioned recycling mode is constructed using the dynamic method. Taking the recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) as an example, on the basis of the original recycling, an online recycling mode is added and the e-waste is reprocessed by means of classification. Besides, the final process of manufacturing is put into the market for new products. By comparing the efficiency of different classification processing channels and the efficiency of O2O recycling, it was found out that the higher the product quality, the higher the recycling efficiency, and the efficiency of online recycling was concluded due to offline recycling. The system effect is evaluated according to the environmental index. In addition, this paper demonstrates the applicability of the mode by introducing Gree Corp. The results of this research are believed as contributory to improving the efficiency of recycling and remanufacturing at corporate level. It also provides a valuable reference for the improvement of e-waste management work for governments both in China and other countries.

A System Dynamic Model of Closed-Loop Supply Chain considering Recovery Strengthening and Product Differentiation

“…Li et al [26] used SD to study the impact of the service radius of the recovery center. Miao et al [4] constructed an SD model of online-disposal and offlinetransaction. Da et al [27] analyzed behaviors of the CLSC using SD.…”

“…Masoudipour et al [3] gave returned products different quality scores according to their characteristics and qualities to classify them. Miao et al [4] established three e-waste classification methods based on the different qualities of returned products. Jia [5] analyzed the impact of the qualities of returned products on the CLSC in terms of uncertainty.…”

Improving the Performance of Urban Waste Management Systems in the Context of a Closed-Loop Supply Chain

“…Such a chain would be much more efficient thanks to the use of the Internet of Things (Zuo et al [9], Misra et al [10], Al-Masri et al [11], and Ferrari et al [12]). Similarly, Miao et al [13] propose a new recycling mode based on the "O2O" classification (online to offline) capable of integrating upstream and downstream resources on a network platform named "O2O waste recycling platform" where consumers log in, register, and complete the recycling process through online submissions by following a defined user guide. In a subsequent step, green recyclers receive instructions that allow them to contact the consumer for a collection appointment, thus contributing to the development of a circular model integrating "resources-products-waste renewable resources" where raw materials are regenerated.…”

Collaborative Rebate Strategy of Business-to-Customer Platforms Considering Recycling and Trade-Ins Simultaneously

“…Wang et al [22] studied the impact of green information on customers' willingness to recycle old products online through two experiments. Miao et al [23] studied the online-tooffline recycling mode based on the classification process of old products, which integrates the upstream and downstream resource on network platforms and improves the efficiency of recycling. Cao et al [24] took B2C platforms as their research object, considered self-run stores of platforms and third-party stores simultaneously, and comparatively investigated the advantages and disadvantages of the two different trade-in rebates, i.e., gift cards that can only be used in self-run stores and cash coupons that can be used in both stores.…”