Abstract:
As coffee consumption continues to rise, it is becoming increasingly essential to integrate coffee waste into the circular economy framework and promote sustainability. H...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
As coffee consumption continues to rise, it is becoming increasingly essential to integrate coffee waste into the circular economy framework and promote sustainability. However, uncertainties can complicate efforts to manage circularity in the coffee value chain. To address these issues, we need an innovative and sustainable system that streamlines the process while minimizing adverse effects on the environment, society, and product quality. One potential solution is to establish circular coffee shops (CC) as local depots in the coffee waste collection network that are equipped with pre-drying technologies. Considering their social and environmental impacts, this article examines the optimal location, allocation and routing decisions for CC. Our proposed business model aims to design a coffee waste collection network that minimizes costs, and we also explore different scenarios for the robustness of the results and the project's financial outlook. Based on our model's results in Montreal City, we conclude that designing circular coffee shops reduces economic and environmental impacts. Incorporating Industry 4.0 technologies into management practices holds tremendous potential for driving sustainability and circularity in the coffee value chain.
Published in: 2024 10th International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT)
Date of Conference: 01-04 July 2024
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 18 October 2024
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