@article {Rachih202243,
	title = {Simulation optimization of an inventory control model for a reverse logistics system},
	journal = {Decision Science Letters},
	volume = {11},
	number = {1},
	year = {2022},
	note = {cited By 3},
	pages = {43-54},
	abstract = {Nowadays, companies are recognizing their primordial roles and responsibilities towards the protection of the environment and save the natural resources. They are focusing on some contemporary activities such as Reverse Logistics which is economically and environmentally viable. However, the integration of such an initiative needs flows restructuring and supply chain management in order to increase sustainability and maximize profits. Under this background, this paper addresses an inventory control model for a reverse logistics system that deals with two separated types of demand, for new products and remanufactured products, with different selling prices. The model consists of a single shared machine between production and remanufacturing operations, while the machine is subject to random failures and repairs. Three stock points respectively for returns, new products and remanufactured products are investigated. Meanwhile, in this paper, a modeling of the problem with Discrete-Event simulation using Arena{\textregistered} was conducted. Regarding the purpose of finding, a near-optimal inventory control policy that minimizes the total cost, an optimization of the model based on Tabu Search and Genetic Algorithms was established. Computational examples and sensitivity analysis were performed in order to compare the results and the robustness of each proposed algorithm. Then the results of the two methods were compared with those of OptQuest{\textregistered} optimization tool. {\textcopyright} 2022 by the authors; doi:.},
	doi = {10.5267/j.dsl.2021.9.001},
	url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85122133768\&doi=10.5267\%2fj.dsl.2021.9.001\&partnerID=40\&md5=d46c9884d1a5aa28b8b6d404febf6820},
	author = {Rachih, H. and Mhada, F.Z. and Chiheb, R.}
}
@article {Abid20211463,
	title = {Simulation optimisation methods applied in reverse logistics: a systematic review},
	journal = {International Journal of Sustainable Engineering},
	volume = {14},
	number = {6},
	year = {2021},
	note = {cited By 0},
	pages = {1463-1483},
	abstract = {Reverse logistics has grown in importance with the increase in environmental sustainability issues. However, reverse logistics is often associated with complex and difficult uncertainty issues, the vagueness of information, and the numerous decision variables and constraints. To address these issues, researchers deployed a class of effective methods called simulation-based optimisation. The aim of this study is to perform a systematic review of the available reverse logistics literature, discussing reverse logistic and simulation-based optimisation, highlighting the research gap and setting future directions. This work identifies: (1) various research design and methodologies used in reverse logistics literature; (2) the most explored areas of reverse logistics and discusses the sector where the exploration can be redirected; (3) the various simulation-based optimisation (SO) methods; and (4) the most dominant SO methods for solving reverse logistics problems. This study will be useful to researchers and practitioners in finding new research opportunities in the field of reverse logistics. {\textcopyright} 2021 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor \& Francis Group.},
	keywords = {Decision constraints, Decision variables, Environmental sustainability, Optimization, Optimization method, Reverse logistics, Simulation optimization method, Simulation-based optimizations, Sustainability issues, Sustainable development, Systematic Review, Uncertainty},
	doi = {10.1080/19397038.2021.2003470},
	url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85119952129\&doi=10.1080\%2f19397038.2021.2003470\&partnerID=40\&md5=dd9095deb5eaf7d2eb4fffd798e2e34d},
	author = {Abid, S. and Mhada, F.Z.}
}
@article {Rachih201945,
	title = {Meta-heuristics for reverse logistics: A literature review and perspectives},
	journal = {Computers and Industrial Engineering},
	volume = {127},
	year = {2019},
	note = {cited By 0},
	pages = {45-62},
	doi = {10.1016/j.cie.2018.11.058},
	url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85057829016\&doi=10.1016\%2fj.cie.2018.11.058\&partnerID=40\&md5=f54213def0a5cf5c548b7574f8063804},
	author = {Rachih, H. and Mhada, F.Z. and Chiheb, R.}
}
@article {Ouzineb201890,
	title = {Optimal planning of buffer sizes and inspection station positions},
	journal = {Production and Manufacturing Research},
	volume = {6},
	number = {1},
	year = {2018},
	pages = {90-112},
	doi = {10.1080/21693277.2017.1422812},
	url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85041726865\&doi=10.1080\%2f21693277.2017.1422812\&partnerID=40\&md5=49f1f20a27abf3c2e90db1cffa1a2c3e},
	author = {Ouzineb, M. and Mhada, F.Z. and Pellerin, R. and El Hallaoui, I.}
}
@article {Ouzineb201890,
	title = {Optimal planning of buffer sizes and inspection station positions},
	journal = {Production and Manufacturing Research},
	volume = {6},
	number = {1},
	year = {2018},
	note = {cited By 0},
	pages = {90-112},
	abstract = {The problem of buffer sizing and inspection stations positioning in unreliable production lines is a complex mixed integer nonlinear optimization problem. In this problem, we have a production line with n machines and n fixed-size (storage) buffers in series. The machines produce parts that are either conforming or nonconforming, and the line includes inspection stations that reject the nonconforming pats. The goal is to find the optimal buffer sizes, the number and positions of the inspection stations, and satisfy the customer demand on conforming parts while minimizing the total cost. We present in this paper an exact method to solve this complex manufacturing problem. We also present new theoretical results on buffer-size bounds, stationarity, and cost function convexity permitting to significantly reduce the problem complexity. These theoretical and algorithmic developments allow solving to optimality instances with up to 30 machines tools developed previously cannot solve. {\textcopyright} 2018, $\#$x00A9; 2018 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor \& Francis Group.},
	doi = {10.1080/21693277.2017.1422812},
	url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85041726865\&doi=10.1080\%2f21693277.2017.1422812\&partnerID=40\&md5=49f1f20a27abf3c2e90db1cffa1a2c3e},
	author = {Ouzineb, M. and Mhada, F.Z. and Pellerin, R. and El Hallaoui, I.}
}
@conference {Ouaddi2017,
	title = {Ant colony system approach for dynamic vehicles routing problem multi tours},
	booktitle = {ACM International Conference Proceeding Series},
	volume = {Part F129474},
	year = {2017},
	note = {cited By 0},
	abstract = {In reality, many transport companies give the possibility to use an overtime to complete the service. However, this concept is less treated in the literature of the VRP in general and of the DVRP in particular. This paper presents an approach, based on the ant colony system, which treats this concept for multi-tours DVRP. A mathematical model of this variable is then proposed. Computational results are given in a version without overtime in addition to some first results of the version with overtime. {\textcopyright} 2017 Association for Computing Machinery.},
	doi = {10.1145/3090354.3090466},
	url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85028464197\&doi=10.1145\%2f3090354.3090466\&partnerID=40\&md5=8544fa68e8eb6ee3c79230c16618f329},
	author = {Ouaddi, K. and Benadada, Y. and Mhada, F.Z.}
}
@conference {Rachih2017,
	title = {Metaheuristics applied in remanufacturing and reverse logistics: A review},
	booktitle = {ACM International Conference Proceeding Series},
	volume = {Part F129474},
	year = {2017},
	note = {cited By 0},
	abstract = {Due to growing environmental concerns, a large number of companies and organizations in the world give importance to reverse logistics and remanufacturing. Remanufacturing which aims is to take care of used or damaged product in the purpose of returning it like new product, lead many researchers to study the integration of this reverse flow in the process of the forward supply chain. The resulting models are difficult and complex to solve and optimize, hence the need to integrate a strong and efficient method such as Metaheuristics to solve those complex optimization problems. The purpose of this study is to review the published literature on the issues of reverse logistics and remanufacturing, and classified these papers by the type of metaheuristic used. Also, it aims to outline some future opportunities for research based on research gap analysis. {\textcopyright} 2017 Association for Computing Machinery.},
	doi = {10.1145/3090354.3090462},
	url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85028474536\&doi=10.1145\%2f3090354.3090462\&partnerID=40\&md5=c4408470ba292c01841b6cf733c3b036},
	author = {Rachih, H. and Mhada, F.Z. and Chiheb, R.}
}
