Research Article

Presenting a Fuzzy Multiobjective Mathematical Model of the Reverse Logistics Supply Chain Network in the Automotive Industry to Reduce Time and Energy

Table 4

Research variables.

SymbolsDefinitions

The amount of product flow u from the suppliers to the centers of producers p
The amount of product flow u from the centers of producers p to the warehouse p
The amount of product flow u from the warehouse p′ to the distributor d
The amount of product flow u from distributors d to the customer
The amount of product flow u from the customer to the used car collection center j
The amount of product flow u from the used car collection center j to the recycling centers r
The amount of product flow u from the recovery center r to the elimination center n
The amount of product flow u from the recovery center r to the producer p
The amount of product flow u from the recovery center r to the supplier s
=1 if the distribution center is at location d; otherwise, = 0
=1 if the center of the distribution is at location j; otherwise, = 0
=1 if the center of the distribution is at location r; otherwise, = 0
=1 if the center of the distribution is at location n; otherwise, = 0
The inventory amount of product u in the warehouse p′ at time t
Inventory amount of product u at distributor d at time t
The amount of product u from the distributor d that has not been delivered to the customer
The amount of recycled product u from the recycling center r to the producer p