A Simulation Approach for Waste Reduction in the Bread Supply Chain

Bhardwaj, Arvind; Soni, Rachit; Singh, Lakhwinder; Mor, Rahul S.

doi:10.3390/logistics7010002

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“…Despite its importance in the human diet, bread has a short shelf life of around 3-6 days at room temperature. This is due to its high nutrient content, which makes it susceptible to decay and staling (Taglieri et al, 2021;Bhardwaj et al, 2023;Immonen, 2023). Moreover, the baking process transforms the starch into a digestible gelatinized form in bread, thereby making it vulnerable to microbial attack (Ben Rejeb et al, 2022).…”

Section: Bw Generationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, it facilitates the segregation of uncontaminated BW, opening up opportunities for its valorization in other processes. Meanwhile, Bhardwaj et al (2023) proposed a strategic approach which concerns the issue of BW returned from retailers under the TBA scheme as well as maintaining the quality of returned BW and creating a hygienic environment. The study involved five Indian bakery manufacturers (A, B, C, D, E) implementing BW reduction strategies.…”

Section: Addressing the Challenges Of Bw Valorizationmentioning

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Bread waste valorization: a review of sustainability aspects and challenges

Hafyan,

Mohanarajan,

Uppal

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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Bread waste (BW) poses a significant environmental and economic challenge in the United Kingdom (UK), where an estimated 20 million slices of bread are wasted daily. BW contains polysaccharides with great potential for its valorization into building block chemicals. While BW valorization holds tremendous promise, it is an emerging field with low technology readiness levels (TRLs), necessitating careful consideration of sustainability and commercial-scale utilization. This review offers a comprehensive assessment of the sustainability aspects of BW valorization, encompassing economic, environmental, and social factors. The primary objective of this review article is to enhance our understanding of the potential benefits and challenges associated with this approach. Incorporating circular bioeconomy principles into BW valorization is crucial for addressing global issues stemming from food waste and environmental degradation. The review investigates the role of BW-based biorefineries in promoting the circular bioeconomy concept. This study concludes by discussing the challenges and opportunities of BW valorization and waste reduction, along with proposing potential strategies to tackle these challenges.

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Section: Bw Generationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Addressing the Challenges Of Bw Valorizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bread waste valorization: a review of sustainability aspects and challenges

Hafyan,

Mohanarajan,

Uppal

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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“…The simulation used resource inputs and other data based on financial aspects to observe the business performance at different stages of the supply chain [69]. A simulation-based approach imitates a situation, circumstance, process, or operation so as to evaluate the risks or barriers in a supply chain system [70]. The simulation technique helps stakeholders and business users test the supply chain activities and performance level in a virtual environment and provides organisations an opportunity to avoid these barriers in real-life situations.…”

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The Adoption of Robotic Process Automation Considering Financial Aspects in Beef Supply Chains: An Approach towards Sustainability

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Sustainable beef production is a global challenge in present times. This research paper aims to investigate the financial risks and barriers in the adoption of robotic process automation (RPA), which has emerged as a strategic catalyst for achieving sustainability in the beef sector. Beef manufacturers constantly strive to achieve sustainability and a competitive advantage in order to gain enhanced beef productivity at low operational costs. There is a gap in the research, as there is a lack of knowledge about the financial aspects, barriers, and challenges influencing the RPA adoption process in the beef supply chain. To bridge this gap, secondary research is used to extract statistical data and information relevant to the RPA adoption process in beef supply chains, considering financial aspects. This study utilises a simulation method adopting a process model created in previous research and analyses different scenarios based on financial parameters using values or variables in Simul8 software. The scenario analysis allows for the identification of financial risks in the adoption of RPA and evaluates the simulation results from a sustainability perspective. The scenario analysis highlights the financial risks and barriers in the adoption of RPA in beef supply chains through process simulation, using financial parameters as a basis. KPI values, income statements, and carbon emission reports are generated to evaluate the main bottlenecks at various beef supply chain stages, thus allowing business users to conduct a thorough cost analysis. Successful adoption of RPA can lead to reduced supply chain complexity, thus improving financial and operational efficiency, which results in increased beef productivity, quality, and shelf life. This study is extremely important as it assesses scenarios from a sustainability perspective and contributes to academic knowledge and professional practice. It provides a process model to support the financial and ethical decision-making of managers or stakeholders, while helping the beef sector adopt RPA with greater ease. The process model can be adopted or modified according to the financial circumstances and individual requirements of business users. Furthermore, it provides decision-makers with the knowledge to eliminate or prevent financial barriers, thus advancing and accelerating the adoption of RPA. Robust adoption of RPA assists beef supply chains in gaining higher productivity at reduced costs, thus creating sustainable value.

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Optimal Network Design for Municipal Waste Management: Application to the Metropolitan City of Rome

Boresta,

Croella,

Gentile

et al. 2024

Logistics

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This work is part of the regional research project PIPER—Intelligent Platform for the Optimization of Recycling Operations, which aims to develop a network design model for waste collection in the metropolitan city of Rome, Italy. The goal is to enhance the strategic planning of treatment and disposal facilities by incorporating transshipment locations to improve the efficiency of waste collection. The motivation for this study stems from the stringent targets set by the European Green Deal to achieve near-zero emissions and the critical role of waste management in realizing circular economy practices. Methods: The problem is formulated as a mixed integer linear program (MILP) that includes constraints on vehicle allocation to shifts and driver requirements. An additional feature of the model is its ability to account for vehicle maintenance issues when deployed on consecutive shifts. Results: The model was tested against a real-world case study in Rome and demonstrated significant potential savings, with a reduction in total traveled distance exceeding 10%. The mathematical model was also used for evaluating strategic scenarios in a “what-if” analysis, allowing the municipal collection company to assess location options for depots, waste treatment facilities, and transshipment points, as well as to optimize the fleet composition and driver allocation during work shifts. Conclusions: This study presents a robust tool for strategic planning in waste collection operations, highlighting the benefits of using transshipment locations to improve efficiency. The findings indicate substantial potential for cost savings and operational improvements, making the model a valuable asset for municipal waste management planning.

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A Simulation Approach for Waste Reduction in the Bread Supply Chain

Cited by 4 publications

References 29 publications

Bread waste valorization: a review of sustainability aspects and challenges

Bread waste valorization: a review of sustainability aspects and challenges

The Adoption of Robotic Process Automation Considering Financial Aspects in Beef Supply Chains: An Approach towards Sustainability

Optimal Network Design for Municipal Waste Management: Application to the Metropolitan City of Rome

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