The organization of a recycling network for end-of-life vehicles is one of the most significant issues related to the automotive industry. Shaping a recycling network should be done thoughtfully to ensure the efficiency of the system while optimizing the resources used. The article presents a decision support model for the location of recycling network entities, built on the basis of a cost minimization criterion. Subsequently, this model was applied to optimize the network in the Greater Poland region, and the obtained results are presented.The organization of a recycling network for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) has become an essential element related to the development of the automotive industry and the functioning of the transport sector. The necessity of designing a recycling network stems from both legal regulations and economic conditions.
Poland, as one of the EU member states, has been obligated to take action regarding the organization of an ELV recycling network, and the detailed rules for the functioning of the network are included in the Act on the Recycling of End-of-Life Vehicles [1]. (…)
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Source: Logistyka Magazine