Reverse logistics network design and web based management of the flow in the network

Reverse logistics is new in literature that includes the flow of used product from consuming points to the origin point for the purpose of maintenance, remanufacturing or diposing. This study includes conceptual framework and literature review. A reverse logistics network has been designed by using mixed integer linear program. By the results of the model, collection centers have been established. Also the web based information system is created for improve the effectiveness of flow of materials in the network. End users register the materials to the system that runs on a database. Then network managers decide how the returned product flow through the network. The collection centers and trucks are determined by the managers using the system. Management of the collection centers are handled with less effort, and truck loads get high with this web based system that is developed for managers and users. This study implies that beyond the design of the reverse logistics network the web based system is a must for the management of the network.