Optimization in Green Supply Chain Management and Ecological Transition

Dear Colleagues,

Climate change is one of the toughest challenges for humanity, requiring a paradigm shift in production and logistics. In this setting, green supply chain management and green transition can benefit from mathematical and quantitative approaches to be effectively implemented in the industry and in the society. The "green" word opens new challenges such as a correct integration between strategic and tactical phases, how to account for CO2 emissions, and more in general, how to cope with sustainability. This special issue is focused on the latter task; mathematical models and quantitative methods to find effective solutions to problems arising in reverse logistics, closed loop supply chains, product recovery, circular economy, transport electrification, and sustainable networks fit within the scope of the special issue. Moreover, simulation based approach and analysis of advanced technologies for green supply chain management also fit within the scope of the special issue.

Dr. Giuseppe Stecca
Guest Editor

Prof. Dr. Massimiliano Caramia
Dr. Ilaria Baffo
Assistant Guest Editor

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