Sustainable operations: The cutting stock problem with usable leftovers from a sustainable perspective

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

卷:167

Article

Coelho, Karen Rocha¹  Cherri, Adriana Cristina²  Baptista, Edmea Cassia²  Jabbour, Charbel Jose Chiappetta^3,4  Soler, Edilaine Martins² 

[1] UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista, Fac Engn, Masters & PhD Program Prod Engn, Ave Engn Edmundo C Coube 14-01, BR-17033360 Bauru, SP, Brazil

[2] UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista, Fac Sci, Dept Math, Ave Engn Edmundo C Coube 14-01, BR-17033360 Bauru, SP, Brazil

[3] Montpellier Business Sch, Montpellier Res Management, 2300 Ave Moulins, F-34185 Montpellier 4, France

[4] Univ Stirling, Stirling Management Sch, Ctr Adv Management Educ, Stirling FK9 4LA, Scotland

关键词: Cutting problem;    Sustainable operations;    Sustainable supply chain;    Mathematical modelling;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.08.153

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

This paper proposes a mathematical model and two heuristic procedures to solve the cutting stock problem with usable leftovers, relating the implications of the model with aspects considering sustainability in terms of environmental, economic and social issues. The possibility of generating leftovers that can be used or sold, reduces raw material waste during the cutting process and, consequently, increases companies' profits. By reducing waste and increasing profits, companies can become more competitive in the market. They can also integrate environmental aspects into their operational strategies and, therefore, create a better self-image and profitability, generating more jobs and contributing to a stronger local economy. We believe that the model is more likely to be adopted by smaller companies, which generally face numerous barriers but at the same time have a significant social impact, generating income and jobs. Based on the knowledge of the authors, this is the first study that relates a cutting problem with its implications for sustainability. Computational tests were performed, and the obtained results are discussed considering the win-win approach to sustainability. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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