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The goal of this book is to present a cross-section of research and applications where simulation and optimization technologies have and can enhance sustainability in logistics and manufacturing. Simulation involves developing a model or representation of a real system, using the model to conduct experiments, and analyzing system performance, all virtually. Thus, simulation is an effective means to assess alternative configurations of a system’s design and operation without being intrusive to the real system. Simulation is also often used to assess performance before the system actually exists. By its very nature the process of simulation is sustainable in that it conserves resources and reduces risks. However, simulation by itself, and when coupled with optimization, provides a powerful means to understand a system’s behavior and performance, the interactions of its components, its dynamics, the influence of variability, and the effects of changes in system parameters, policies, and the environment. While simulation has been applied in many areas, a review of the literature shows a void in books focusing on the application of simulation and optimization to support the design, analysis, and management of sustainable manufacturing and logistics systems. Similarly, much has been written about sustainability and the use of simulation to assess and improve sustainability, but again, there is a void in its application to manufacturing and logistics. Therefore, the goal of this book is to present a cross-section of research and applications where simulation and optimization technologies have and can enhance sustainability in logistics and manufacturing.

Environmental engineering. --- Business logistics --- Sustainable development. --- Biotechnology. --- Environmental aspects. --- Chemical engineering --- Genetic engineering --- Development, Sustainable --- Ecologically sustainable development --- Economic development, Sustainable --- Economic sustainability --- ESD (Ecologically sustainable development) --- Smart growth --- Sustainable development --- Sustainable economic development --- Economic development --- Environmental control --- Environmental effects --- Environmental stresses --- Engineering --- Environmental health --- Environmental protection --- Pollution --- Sustainable engineering --- Environmental aspects --- Supply chain management --- Industrial management --- Logistics --- Production management. --- Industrial engineering. --- Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. --- Sustainable Development. --- Operations Management. --- Industrial and Production Engineering. --- Management engineering --- Simplification in industry --- Value analysis (Cost control) --- Manufacturing management --- Production engineering. --- Manufacturing engineering --- Process engineering --- Industrial engineering --- Mechanical engineering

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Environmental awareness is driven mainly by the scarcity of natural resources and by more strict legal regulations. The modern enterprise policy should look at the relations between economic actions and ecological consequences. Ecoproduction is a new business approach which focuses on the most efficient and productive use of raw materials and natural resources in order to minimize footprints on the natural environment. This book aims to provide the state- of- the- art as well as new ideas of the environmental conscious operations management. The contributors present in the individual chapters problems related to: eco-friendly production technologies; recycling and waste reduction. Scope of topics discussed in this book covers also pollution prevention, energy efficiency. The authors describe problems of information management in complex systems.

Production management --- Industrial management --- Environmental engineering. --- Environmental aspects. --- Environmental control --- Environmental effects --- Environmental stresses --- Life cycle management. --- Environment. --- Production management. --- Environmental management. --- Biotechnology. --- Sustainable development. --- Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. --- Sustainable Development. --- Operations Management. --- Environmental Management. --- Engineering --- Environmental health --- Environmental protection --- Pollution --- Sustainable engineering --- Manufacturing management --- Development, Sustainable --- Ecologically sustainable development --- Economic development, Sustainable --- Economic sustainability --- ESD (Ecologically sustainable development) --- Smart growth --- Sustainable development --- Sustainable economic development --- Economic development --- Environmental stewardship --- Stewardship, Environmental --- Environmental sciences --- Management --- Chemical engineering --- Genetic engineering --- Environmental aspects

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The goal of this book is to present a cross-section of research and applications where simulation and optimization technologies have and can enhance sustainability in logistics and manufacturing. Simulation involves developing a model or representation of a real system, using the model to conduct experiments, and analyzing system performance, all virtually. Thus, simulation is an effective means to assess alternative configurations of a system’s design and operation without being intrusive to the real system. Simulation is also often used to assess performance before the system actually exists. By its very nature the process of simulation is sustainable in that it conserves resources and reduces risks. However, simulation by itself, and when coupled with optimization, provides a powerful means to understand a system’s behavior and performance, the interactions of its components, its dynamics, the influence of variability, and the effects of changes in system parameters, policies, and the environment. While simulation has been applied in many areas, a review of the literature shows a void in books focusing on the application of simulation and optimization to support the design, analysis, and management of sustainable manufacturing and logistics systems. Similarly, much has been written about sustainability and the use of simulation to assess and improve sustainability, but again, there is a void in its application to manufacturing and logistics. Therefore, the goal of this book is to present a cross-section of research and applications where simulation and optimization technologies have and can enhance sustainability in logistics and manufacturing.

Applied physical engineering --- Environmental protection. Environmental technology --- Engineering sciences. Technology --- Physical distribution --- Production management --- Biotechnology --- milieukunde --- SCM (supply chain management) --- duurzaamheid --- milieu --- biotechnologie --- productie --- duurzame ontwikkeling --- logistiek --- milieutechnologie --- ingenieurswetenschappen

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The automotive industry is one of the most environmental aware manufacturing sectors.  Product take-back regulations influence design of the vehicles, production technologies but also the configuration of automotive reverse supply chains. The business practice comes every year closer to the closed loop supply chain concept which completely reuses, remanufactures and recycles all materials.  The book covers the emerging environmental issues in automotive industry through the whole product life cycle.  Its focus is placed on a multidisciplinary approach. It presents viewpoints of academic and industry personnel on the challenges for implementation of sustainable police in the automotive sector.

Environmental protection. Environmental technology --- Motorcars engineering --- Physical distribution --- Production management --- Biotechnology --- milieukunde --- SCM (supply chain management) --- milieu --- biotechnologie --- productie --- duurzame ontwikkeling --- logistiek --- milieutechnologie --- auto's

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The aim of the book is to present the emerging environmental issues in organization and management of transport logistics. The scope of the book includes set of solutions which show different stakeholders’ viewpoints on sustainability. It points out how the transport operations organized and conducted in companies and regions might be consistent with the concept of sustainable development. The scope of the book takes into consideration trade-off relations between actors directly and indirectly involved in transport networks. Therefore, the authors present, in individual chapters, innovative approach to eco-friendly organization and coordination of transport processes, as well as management of transport networks.

Business logistics -- Environmental aspects. --- Sustainable development. --- Transportation -- Environmental aspects. --- Business logistics --- Transportation --- Sustainable development --- Civil & Environmental Engineering --- Business & Economics --- Management --- Engineering & Applied Sciences --- Transportation Economics --- Management Styles & Communication --- Environmental Engineering --- Environmental aspects --- Environmental aspects. --- Development, Sustainable --- Ecologically sustainable development --- Economic development, Sustainable --- Economic sustainability --- ESD (Ecologically sustainable development) --- Smart growth --- Sustainable economic development --- Public transportation --- Transport --- Transportation, Primitive --- Transportation companies --- Transportation industry --- Supply chain management --- Economic aspects --- Environment. --- Production management. --- Environmental engineering. --- Biotechnology. --- Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. --- Sustainable Development. --- Operations Management. --- Economic development --- Locomotion --- Commerce --- Communication and traffic --- Storage and moving trade --- Industrial management --- Logistics --- Chemical engineering --- Genetic engineering --- Manufacturing management --- Environmental control --- Environmental effects --- Environmental stresses --- Engineering --- Environmental health --- Environmental protection --- Pollution --- Sustainable engineering