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Complications In Disassembly Line Balancing, Askiner Gungor, Surendra M. Gupta, Kishore Pochampally, Sagar V. Kamarthi
Complications In Disassembly Line Balancing, Askiner Gungor, Surendra M. Gupta, Kishore Pochampally, Sagar V. Kamarthi
Surendra M. Gupta
Disassembly line is, perhaps, the most suitable way for the disassembly of large products or small products in large quantities. In this paper, we address the disassembly line balancing problem (DLBP) and the challenges that come with it. The objective of balancing the disassembly line is to utilize the disassembly line in an optimized fashion while meeting the demand for the parts retrieved from the returned products. Although, the traditional line balancing problem for assembly has been studied for a long time, so far, no one has formally talked about the DLBP. In this work, our primary objective is to …
Economics Of Pc Recycling, Jacqueline Isaacs, Surendra Gupta, Boon Jane
Economics Of Pc Recycling, Jacqueline Isaacs, Surendra Gupta, Boon Jane
Surendra M. Gupta
As the use of personal computers (PCs) increases, their short life cycle and the fact that they contain many hazardous materials means that their retirement and disposal represents a significant environmental concern. Many communities are mandating the recycling of these PCs, to recover parts and materials, and to minimize the amount of waste landfilled or incinerated. An industry to recycle these PCs is evolving to take advantage of this stream of materials. At present, PC recycling is not profitable. This paper investigates the factors that most influence the net cost to recycle PCs so that PC manufacturers, recyclers and legislators …