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Tung-Lai Hu

Bio: Tung-Lai Hu is an academic researcher from National Taipei University of Technology. The author has contributed to research in topics: Communication channel & Particle swarm optimization. The author has an hindex of 6, co-authored 8 publications receiving 421 citations.

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TL;DR: In this paper, a cost minimization model for a multi-time-step, multi-type hazardous-waste reverse logistics system is presented, which minimizes total reverse logistics operating costs subject to constraints that take into account such internal and external factors as business operating strategies and governmental regulations.
Abstract: This study presents a cost-minimization model for a multi-time-step, multi-type hazardous-waste reverse logistics system. A discrete-time linear analytical model is formulated that minimizes total reverse logistics operating costs subject to constraints that take into account such internal and external factors as business operating strategies and governmental regulations. Application cases are presented to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed approach. By using the proposed model coupled with operational strategies, it is shown that the total reverse logistics costs for the applications cases can be reduced by more than 49%. � 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

242 citations

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TL;DR: A new approach that can be employed to cluster customers before executing fleet routing in logistical operations is presented, developed on the basis of fuzzy clustering techniques, and involves three sequential mechanisms including binary transformation, generation of a fuzzy correlation matrix, and customer clustering.

69 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a model of the Taiwanese personal digital assistant industry is developed to illustrate the linkages between channel relationships and channel power, non-coercive influence strategies, as well as channel climate and channel solidarity.

62 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, an analytical model to explore the correlations among channel power, relationship commitment, and channel performance under the implementation of diverse independent incentives was developed to expand our understanding of the sophisticated utilization of independent incentives and its influence on channel relationship commitment and performance toward sustainable channel relationship and competitive advantage.

44 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors discussed the content of green ports by reviewing the literatures and latest trend, and extracted five key factors by principle component analysis, indicating the characteristic of the successful green ports.
Abstract: According to the International Energy Agency report, generation of electricity and heat was the largest producer of CO2 emissions and transport was the second-largest sector in 2008. Besides, CO2 emissions from transport are dominated by road. Second is Marine bunker. It revealed that port activities caused environmental pollution and influenced the health of residents of local communities. Therefore, at present, both domestic and foreign ports have respectively proposed the notions of “green ports”. This paper discussed the content of green ports by reviewing the literatures and latest trend. The four international ports (port of Keelung, port of Taipei, port of Taichung, port of Kaohsiung and port of Hualien) in Taiwan are our research targets and the successful green ports are port of Los Angeles and port of Long Beach. This paper collected data from two questionnaires. After using consistency and validity to check questionnaires are confident, this paper extracted five key factors by principle component analysis. Then, indicating the characteristic of the successful green ports and the gap between four ports in Taiwan and the successful green ports based on five key factors.

11 citations


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TL;DR: An integrated and fresh look into the area of GrSCM is taken, using the rich body of available literature, including earlier reviews that had relatively limited perspectives, on the basis of the problem context in supply chain's major influential areas.
Abstract: Vol. 9 Issue 1 pp. 000‐000 There is a growing need for integrating environmentally sound choices into supply-chain management research and practice. Perusal of the literature shows that a broad frame of reference for green supply-chain management (GrSCM) is not adequately developed. Regulatory bodies that formulate regulations to meet societal and ecological concerns to facilitate growth of business and economy also suffer from its absence. A succinct classification to help academicians, researchers and practitioners in understanding integrated GrSCM from a wider perspective is needed. Further, sufficient literature is available to warrant such classification. This paper takes an integrated and fresh look into the area of GrSCM. The literature on GrSCM is covered exhaustively from its conceptualization, primarily taking a ‘reverse logistics angle’. Using the rich body of available literature, including earlier reviews that had relatively limited perspectives, the literature on GrSCM is classified on the basis of the problem context in supply chain’s major influential areas. It is also classified on the basis of methodology and approach adopted. Various mathematical tools/techniques used in literature vis-a-vis the contexts of GrSCM are mapped. A timeline indicating relevant papers is also provided as a ready reference. Finally, the findings and interpretations are summarized, and the main research issues and opportunities are highlighted.

3,344 citations

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TL;DR: The evolution of ECMPRO that has taken place in the last decade is discussed and the new areas that have come into focus during this time are discussed.

911 citations

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TL;DR: Based on a three-layer emergency logistics co-distribution conceptual framework, the proposed methodology involves two recursive mechanisms: (1) disaster-affected area grouping, and (2) relief codistribution as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Quick response to the urgent relief needs right after natural disasters through efficient emergency logistics distribution is vital to the alleviation of disaster impact in the affected areas, which remains challenging in the field of logistics and related study areas. This paper presents a hybrid fuzzy clustering-optimization approach to the operation of emergency logistics co-distribution responding to the urgent relief demands in the crucial rescue period. Based on a proposed three-layer emergency logistics co-distribution conceptual framework, the proposed methodology involves two recursive mechanisms: (1) disaster-affected area grouping, and (2) relief co-distribution. Numerical studies with a real large-scale earthquake disaster occurring in Taiwan are conducted, and the corresponding results indicate the applicability of the proposed method and its potential advantages. We hope that this study can not only make the proposed emergency logistics system available with more benefits to the development of emergency logistics systems for the urgent needs of disaster areas around the world but also stimulate more excellent researches concerning emergency logistics management.

650 citations

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TL;DR: An integrated holistic conceptual framework that combines descriptive modeling with optimization techniques at the methodological level is provided and detailed solutions for network configuration and design at the topological level are provided.
Abstract: Collection and recycling of product returns is gaining interest in business and research worldwide. Growing green concerns and advancement of green supply chain management (GrSCM) concepts and practices make it all the more relevant. Inputs from literature and informal interviews with 84 stakeholders are used to develop a conceptual model for simultaneous location–allocation of facilities for a cost effective and efficient reverse logistics (RL) network. We cover costs and operations across a wide domain and our proposed RL network consists of collection centers and two types of rework facilities set up by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or their consortia for a few categories of product returns under various strategic, operational and customer service constraints in the Indian context. In this paper, we provide an integrated holistic conceptual framework that combines descriptive modeling with optimization techniques at the methodological level. We also provide detailed solutions for network configuration and design at the topological level, by carrying out experimentation with our conceptual model. Our findings provide useful insights to various stakeholders and suggest avenues for further research.

551 citations

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TL;DR: Sustainable business development (SBD) in manufacturing and services (M&S) has become a crucial issue in recent years owing to the impact of global warming, terrorism, earthquakes, hurricanes, and carbon footprint awareness, to site but a few causes as mentioned in this paper.

522 citations