Green Closed-Loop Supply Chain Networks' Response to Various Carbon Policies during COVID-19

As concerns about the environment continue to increase and restrictions become tougher, professionals in business and legislators are being compelled to investigate the environmental effects of the activities associated with their supply chains. The control of carbon emissions by governments all over the world has involved the adoption of a variety of strategies to lower such emissions. This research optimizes COVID-19 pandemic logistics management as well as a green closed-loop supply chain design (GCLSCD) by basing it on carbon regulatory rules. This research looks at three of the most common types of normal CO2 restrictions. In the models that have been proposed, both costs and emissions are optimized. When it comes to supply chain (SC) activities, there is a delicate balance to strike between location selection, the many shipment alternatives, and the fees and releases. The models illustrate these tensions between competing priorities. Based on the numerical experiment, we illustrate the impact that a variety of policies have on costs in addition to the efficiency with which they reduce emissions. By analyzing the results of the models, managers can make predictions concerning how regulatory changes may affect overall emissions from SC operations.

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As concerns about the environment increase, professionals and legislators are investigating the environmental effects of supply chain activities. Governments worldwide are adopting strategies to control carbon emissions. This research optimizes logistics management during the COVID-19 pandemic and designs a green closed-loop supply chain based on carbon regulatory rules. The models analyze the impact of various policies on costs and emissions, helping managers predict how regulatory changes may affect overall emissions.