An Application of the Fuzzy TODIM Method for Evaluating Closed-Loop Supply Chain’s Reproduction Process in E-Waste

Abstract

A closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) is a circular system that keeps resources and materials in use for as long as possible reducing waste and creating economic and environmental benefits with the collaboration of many stakeholders. Designing CLSC is especially crucial in electronic waste or e-waste. This study aims to use the Fuzzy TODIM technique to examine the uncertainty parameters used in modeling the CLSC and choose the best alternative to CLSC’s reproduction process for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) with regard to uncertain criteria. The usage of the Fuzzy TODIM application in CLSC’s reproduction process is contributed to the literature on a new implementation area of this approach. This study emphasizes six uncertain criteria (cost demand type of returned items returned quality returned quantity and time delay) while comparing three distinct forms of the WEEE reproduction process (recycling remanufacturing reuse/repair). This study demonstrated that reuse/repair reproduction is the best alternative followed by remanufacturing and recycling. Cost and return quality are the essential criteria among others. © 2023 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.