Title: System dynamics model and discrete-event simulation of green logistics cases for the electric bus industries

Authors: Berrak Erol Nalbur; Ozcan Yavas

Addresses: Department of Environmental Engineering, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey ' Institution of Natural and Applied Sciences, Department of Environmental Engineering, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey

Abstract: Within the scope of this study, the effect of green logistics activities of companies that manufactures electric buses using system dynamics (SD) and discrete event simulation (DES) models were investigated. Hybrid research was carried out using Vensim® software for the SD model, whereas Arena® simulation was for the DES model. When the results are examined, milk-run applications can provide a >90% reduction to the company's scope 3 carbon emissions, while reverse logistics applications provide a 22% reduction. Additionally, 2% was found to be the influence of green logistics activities on the corporate carbon footprint of the electric bus company.

Keywords: sustainability management; green logistics; SD model; DES model; electricity vehicles; carbon footprint.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGW.2024.135989

International Journal of Global Warming, 2024 Vol.32 No.2, pp.148 - 159

Received: 01 May 2023
Accepted: 02 Jul 2023
Published online: 11 Jan 2024 *

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