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- Title
A Nearest Neighbor Algorithm to Optimize Recycling Networks.
- Authors
Monsreal-Barrera, Mario M.; Cruz-Mejia, Oliverio; Marmolejo-Saucedo, Jose Antonio
- Abstract
This article analyses the processes of collecting used non-returnable packaging to improve the recycling of material. A collection system is proposed by applying a profitable visit algorithm based on the widely-known Nearest Neighbor Algorithm. A comparative study is performed to achieve a higher volume of recycled material while decreasing the cost of collection. The proposed algorithm shows a much better performance than the reference. The developed algorithm was evaluated in a real scenario and confirmed by a simulation runs. Savings in material sourcing processes can be achieved in real operations. The proposed algorithm shows some advantage.
- Publication
International Journal of Applied Metaheuristic Computing, 2020, Vol 11, Issue 3, pN.PAG
- ISSN
1947-8283
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4018/IJAMC.2020070105