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Ferruccio Mandorli
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Abstract
This paper presents an industrial case study of production process re-design to reduce both environmental
impact and production costs and to improve overall product quality. The proposed solution is based on the
concept of a closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) model. Simplified life cycle assessment (SLCA) has been
used to identify and compare the sustainability and environmental performance of alternative production
processes, while supporting strategic decision-making. A company producing shower trays whose process
eco-sustainability is quite low acts as the focal enterprise for the case study. Experimental results relating
to economic and environmental competitive advantages are discussed on both a quantitative and
qualitative base.
Keywords:
simplified life cycle assessment, closed-loop supply chain, recycling, value-added recovery