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European Journal of Business and Management Research

Sustainability in the fashion business is the need of the hour for the lifestyle product sector t... more Sustainability in the fashion business is the need of the hour for the lifestyle product sector to compete in the market. However, the required progress still needs to be achieved by the industries, particularly bamboo product industries owing to the constraints encompassing cost, regional-specific raw materials resources, innovative designs, aesthetics, fabrication & finishing process and conscious consumer buying behaviour and pattern. The overshoot of resources & degrading environment is encouraging the need to examine our consumption pattern as a fundamental approach towards sustainability. Consumers are becoming conscious of their buying decision, impacting the brands' deliverables and image to sustain the market. The research aims to study the impacts of conscious consumption of lifestyle bamboo products with sustainability perspectives from both the consumers and the suppliers. Products sold under the name of sustainability are rarely inspected to ensure the markers of su...

Intelligent Information Management

Visual merchandising encourages customers to enter the store by making it appealing to them and i... more Visual merchandising encourages customers to enter the store by making it appealing to them and influencing their perception of it. It is the art of putting together effective display designs and ideas in order to boost store traffic and sales. It's also a way to engage with customers and influence their purchasing decisions. A fashion trend occurs when a particular item, sil

Intelligent Information Management

Conscious consumption is a trend that is here to stay since consumers are becoming more aware of ... more Conscious consumption is a trend that is here to stay since consumers are becoming more aware of their purchasing decision and its impact on their health & environment. To sustain in the market on the move towards sustainability and meet the demands, companies need to reexamine their footprints and incorporate green practices in their products and organization. Using eco-friendly material & processes is one of the remedies to come up with this, and bamboo is one of the most versatile, green and renewable natural resources on planet earth. Traditionally bamboo has been exploited to a large extent but cutting-edge options available for bamboo are still limited and have a scope of indulging fully in the lifestyle of people in India. The global market size of bamboo was valued at UED 53.28 billion in 2020, and it is expected to grow at compound annual growth rate of 5.7% from 2022 to 2028. There is increasing demand for sustainable construction, and furniture and handicraft products also have considerable weightage. Manny brands and craft clusters of bamboo are realizing and promoting this green quotient of bamboo to the market to attract the eco-conscious audience and trying to cope up with the advancement of sustainability, like certifications of being a green organisation. Despite the exceptional qualities of bamboo, it is considered as a marginalized material due to low production rate, high competition with the non-eco-friendly or cheaper alternatives, aesthetics and marketing gaps. There is a gap between willingness to purchase and an actual purchase when it comes to the sustainable products and marketing plays a major role in conversions. The main purpose of the research is to study and understand the product, craft, design, production processes and marketing practices of bamboo lifestyle products and how conscious consumption patterns influence the bamboo products and the industry in relevance to the sustainability.

Intelligent Information Management

The level of fashion consumer awareness and communication regarding sustainable consumption is ri... more The level of fashion consumer awareness and communication regarding sustainable consumption is rising. Organizations are working to provide clarity and guidance on fashion consumption. Brands are experimenting with new materials and supply chain strategies, and suppliers are improving the manufacturing processes and quality of products. However, given the size and complexity of the industrial process, these efforts are not adequate in ensuring a sustainable fashion supply chain. Transparency and traceability in the fashion supply chain are needed to improve the fashion industry by supporting sustainable and ethical practices in the apparel supply chain. Key gaps include a lack of comprehensive and transparent information about how, where, and by whom materials are sourced, processed, and assembled; a lack of transparency in the supply chain practices and procedures affects the environment, working conditions, and human health. The industry has to build the capacity to manage its supply chain, more effectively and responsibly, by improving transparency and traceability as the top goals. So, in this context, the main purpose of this research paper is to study the impacts of transparency and traceability on the dimensions of sustainability in fashion supply chain. The researchers have applied descriptive research methods in which secondary data are collected and analyzed through a literature review of peer-reviewed research papers and the primary data are collected through the survey method by distributing a semi structured questionnaire. The data collected are analyzed using statistical tools and techniques. Finally, the results are discussed and presented.

American Journal of Operations Research, 2016

The implementation of closed loop supply chain system is becoming essential for fashion leather p... more The implementation of closed loop supply chain system is becoming essential for fashion leather products industry to ensure an economically sustainable business model and eco-friendly industrial practice as demanded by the environmental regulations, consumer awareness and the prevailing social consciousness. In this context, this research work addresses a closed loop supply chain network problem of fashion leather goods industry, with an objective of minimizing the total cost of the entire supply chain and also reducing the total waste from the end of life product returns. The research work commenced with a literature review on the reverse and closed loop supply chain network design problems of fashion and leather goods industry dealt in the past. Then, the identified CLSCND problem is solved using a mathematical model based on Mixed Integer Non-Linear Programme (MINLP) and then a suitable Hybrid Genetic Algorithm (HGA) developed for the CLSCND is implemented for obtaining optimum solution. Both the MINLP model and HGA are customized as per the CLSCND problem chosen and implemented for the industrial case of an Indian Fashion Leather Goods Industry. Finally, the solutions obtained for MINLP model in LINGO 15 and for HGA in VB.NET platform are compared and presented. The optimum solution obtained from the suitable HGA is illustrated as an optimum shipment pattern for the closed loop supply chain network design problem of the fashion leather goods industry case.

Journal of Service Science and Management, 2016

This research paper deals with the implementation of suitable meta-heuristic for the closed loop ... more This research paper deals with the implementation of suitable meta-heuristic for the closed loop supply chain network design problem of a fashion product industry. First, the paper presents a comprehensive literature review on the applications of reverse and closed loop supply chain network design problems in Fashion Footwear Industry. The research work employs the case study approach to implement the model and algorithm. Closed loop supply chain network design problem of a Fashion Footwear Industry in South India is studied and considered for the purpose. Then it deals with the application of mathematical model and a suitable hybrid genetic algorithm (HGA) developed for the CLSC network design problem of the Industry this research. The MINLP model and suitable HGA developed are implemented in the industrial case as per the reverse supply chain process conditions and model adopted in the respective closed loop supply chain and the results are presented.

Intelligent Information Management, 2015

This paper presents four different hybrid genetic algorithms for network design problem in closed... more This paper presents four different hybrid genetic algorithms for network design problem in closed loop supply chain. They are compared using a complete factorial experiment with two factors, viz. problem size and algorithm. Based on the significance of the factor "algorithm", the best algorithm is identified using Duncan's multiple range test. Then it is compared with a mathematical model in terms of total cost. It is found that the best hybrid genetic algorithm identified gives results on par with the mathematical model in statistical terms. So, the best algorithm out of four algorithm proposed in this paper is proved to be superior to all other algorithms for all sizes of problems and its performance is equal to that of the mathematical model for small size and medium size problems.

Intelligent Information Management, 2014

The productivity of an organization is very much affected by non-value adding activity like logis... more The productivity of an organization is very much affected by non-value adding activity like logistics, which moves the resources from suppliers to factory, raw materials/semi-finished items within the factory and finished goods from factory to customers via a designated distribution channel called as forward logistics. In some cases, parts of the products such as automobiles, computers, cameras, mobile phones, washing machines, refrigerators, garments, footwear and empty glass bottles of beverages, etc. will be brought back to the factories as a product recovery strategy through reverse logistics network which is integrated in a sustainable closed loop supply chain network. So, it is highly essential to optimize the movement of the items in the reverse logistics network. This paper gives a comprehensive review of literature of the design of networks for the reverse logistics as well as for the reverse logistics coupled with forward logistics. The contributions of the researchers are classified into nine categories based on the methods used to design the logistics network.

The integration of entire supply and value chain into a closed loop network is gaining more im-po... more The integration of entire supply and value chain into a closed loop network is gaining more im-portance in recent times in order to ensure a business to be economically and environmentally sustainable with the changing trends in business and social environments, growing environmental consciousness in the society and government legislations to protect the environment as well as the business. In this context, this paper considers a multi-echelon closed loop supply chain network design with forward and reverse logistics components. An attempt has been made to develop a mixed integer non-linear programming model for this problem with different costs so that the sum of the total cost is minimized subject to different constraints pertaining to capacities of the entities of the system, demands of first customers and second customers. A generalized model is presented and then its application is illustrated using an example problem by solving the model using LINGO14. This model forms as a to...

The implementation of closed loop supply chain system is becoming essential for fashion leather p... more The implementation of closed loop supply chain system is becoming essential for fashion leather products industry to ensure an economically sustainable business model and eco-friendly industrial practice as demanded by the environmental regulations, consumer awareness and the prevailing social consciousness. In this context, this research work addresses a closed loop supply chain network problem of fashion leather goods industry, with an objective of minimizing the total cost of the entire supply chain and also reducing the total waste from the end of life product returns. The research work commenced with a literature review on the reverse and closed loop supply chain network design problems of fashion and leather goods industry dealt in the past.

This research paper deals with the implementation of suitable meta-heuristic for the closed loop ... more This research paper deals with the implementation of suitable meta-heuristic for the closed loop supply chain network design problem of a fashion product industry. First, the paper presents a comprehensive literature review on the applications of reverse and closed loop supply chain network design problems in Fashion Footwear Industry. The research work employs the case study approach to implement the model and algorithm. Closed loop supply chain network design problem of a Fashion Footwear Industry in South India is studied and considered for the purpose. Then it deals with the application of mathematical model and a suitable hybrid genetic algorithm (HGA) developed for the CLSC network design problem of the Industry this research. The MINLP model and suitable HGA developed are implemented in the industrial case as per the reverse supply chain process conditions and model adopted in the respective closed loop supply chain and the results are presented.

ABSTRACT This paper presents four different hybrid genetic algorithms for network design problem ... more ABSTRACT
This paper presents four different hybrid genetic algorithms for network design problem in closed loop supply chain. They are compared using a complete factorial experiment with two factors, viz. problem size and algorithm. Based on the significance of the factor “algorithm”, the best algorithm is identified using Duncan’s multiple range test. Then it is compared with a mathematical model in terms of total cost. It is found that the best hybrid genetic algorithm identified gives results on par with the mathematical model in statistical terms. So, the best algorithm out of four algorithm proposed in this paper is proved to be superior to all other algorithms for all sizes of problems and its performance is equal to that of the mathematical model for small size and medium size problems.
KEYWORDS
Closed Loop Supply Chain, Genetic Algorithms, HGA, Meta-Heuristics, MINLP, Model, Network Design, Optimization

The integration of entire supply and value chain into a closed loop network is gaining more impor... more The integration of entire supply and value chain into a closed loop network is gaining more importance
in recent times in order to ensure a business to be economically and environmentally
sustainable with the changing trends in business and social environments, growing environmental
consciousness in the society and government legislations to protect the environment as well as the
business. In this context, this paper considers a multi-echelon closed loop supply chain network
design with forward and reverse logistics components. An attempt has been made to develop a
mixed integer non-linear programming model for this problem with different costs so that the
sum of the total cost is minimized subject to different constraints pertaining to capacities of the
entities of the system, demands of first customers and second customers. A generalized model is
presented and then its application is illustrated using an example problem by solving the model
using LINGO14. This model forms as a tool to compare future meta-heuristics to check the closeness
of their solutions with corresponding optimal solutions.

The productivity of an organization is very much affected by non-value adding activity like logis... more The productivity of an organization is very much affected by non-value adding activity like logistics,
which moves the resources from suppliers to factory, raw materials/semi-finished items
within the factory and finished goods from factory to customers via a designated distribution
channel called as forward logistics. In some cases, parts of the products such as automobiles,
computers, cameras, mobile phones, washing machines, refrigerators, garments, footwear and
empty glass bottles of beverages, etc. will be brought back to the factories as a product recovery
strategy through reverse logistics network which is integrated in a sustainable closed loop supply
chain network. So, it is highly essential to optimize the movement of the items in the reverse logistics
network. This paper gives a comprehensive review of literature of the design of networks for
the reverse logistics as well as for the reverse logistics coupled with forward logistics. The contributions
of the researchers are classified into nine categories based on the methods used to design
the logistics network.

European Journal of Business and Management Research

Sustainability in the fashion business is the need of the hour for the lifestyle product sector t... more Sustainability in the fashion business is the need of the hour for the lifestyle product sector to compete in the market. However, the required progress still needs to be achieved by the industries, particularly bamboo product industries owing to the constraints encompassing cost, regional-specific raw materials resources, innovative designs, aesthetics, fabrication & finishing process and conscious consumer buying behaviour and pattern. The overshoot of resources & degrading environment is encouraging the need to examine our consumption pattern as a fundamental approach towards sustainability. Consumers are becoming conscious of their buying decision, impacting the brands' deliverables and image to sustain the market. The research aims to study the impacts of conscious consumption of lifestyle bamboo products with sustainability perspectives from both the consumers and the suppliers. Products sold under the name of sustainability are rarely inspected to ensure the markers of su...

Intelligent Information Management

Visual merchandising encourages customers to enter the store by making it appealing to them and i... more Visual merchandising encourages customers to enter the store by making it appealing to them and influencing their perception of it. It is the art of putting together effective display designs and ideas in order to boost store traffic and sales. It's also a way to engage with customers and influence their purchasing decisions. A fashion trend occurs when a particular item, sil

Intelligent Information Management

Conscious consumption is a trend that is here to stay since consumers are becoming more aware of ... more Conscious consumption is a trend that is here to stay since consumers are becoming more aware of their purchasing decision and its impact on their health & environment. To sustain in the market on the move towards sustainability and meet the demands, companies need to reexamine their footprints and incorporate green practices in their products and organization. Using eco-friendly material & processes is one of the remedies to come up with this, and bamboo is one of the most versatile, green and renewable natural resources on planet earth. Traditionally bamboo has been exploited to a large extent but cutting-edge options available for bamboo are still limited and have a scope of indulging fully in the lifestyle of people in India. The global market size of bamboo was valued at UED 53.28 billion in 2020, and it is expected to grow at compound annual growth rate of 5.7% from 2022 to 2028. There is increasing demand for sustainable construction, and furniture and handicraft products also have considerable weightage. Manny brands and craft clusters of bamboo are realizing and promoting this green quotient of bamboo to the market to attract the eco-conscious audience and trying to cope up with the advancement of sustainability, like certifications of being a green organisation. Despite the exceptional qualities of bamboo, it is considered as a marginalized material due to low production rate, high competition with the non-eco-friendly or cheaper alternatives, aesthetics and marketing gaps. There is a gap between willingness to purchase and an actual purchase when it comes to the sustainable products and marketing plays a major role in conversions. The main purpose of the research is to study and understand the product, craft, design, production processes and marketing practices of bamboo lifestyle products and how conscious consumption patterns influence the bamboo products and the industry in relevance to the sustainability.

Intelligent Information Management

The level of fashion consumer awareness and communication regarding sustainable consumption is ri... more The level of fashion consumer awareness and communication regarding sustainable consumption is rising. Organizations are working to provide clarity and guidance on fashion consumption. Brands are experimenting with new materials and supply chain strategies, and suppliers are improving the manufacturing processes and quality of products. However, given the size and complexity of the industrial process, these efforts are not adequate in ensuring a sustainable fashion supply chain. Transparency and traceability in the fashion supply chain are needed to improve the fashion industry by supporting sustainable and ethical practices in the apparel supply chain. Key gaps include a lack of comprehensive and transparent information about how, where, and by whom materials are sourced, processed, and assembled; a lack of transparency in the supply chain practices and procedures affects the environment, working conditions, and human health. The industry has to build the capacity to manage its supply chain, more effectively and responsibly, by improving transparency and traceability as the top goals. So, in this context, the main purpose of this research paper is to study the impacts of transparency and traceability on the dimensions of sustainability in fashion supply chain. The researchers have applied descriptive research methods in which secondary data are collected and analyzed through a literature review of peer-reviewed research papers and the primary data are collected through the survey method by distributing a semi structured questionnaire. The data collected are analyzed using statistical tools and techniques. Finally, the results are discussed and presented.

American Journal of Operations Research, 2016

The implementation of closed loop supply chain system is becoming essential for fashion leather p... more The implementation of closed loop supply chain system is becoming essential for fashion leather products industry to ensure an economically sustainable business model and eco-friendly industrial practice as demanded by the environmental regulations, consumer awareness and the prevailing social consciousness. In this context, this research work addresses a closed loop supply chain network problem of fashion leather goods industry, with an objective of minimizing the total cost of the entire supply chain and also reducing the total waste from the end of life product returns. The research work commenced with a literature review on the reverse and closed loop supply chain network design problems of fashion and leather goods industry dealt in the past. Then, the identified CLSCND problem is solved using a mathematical model based on Mixed Integer Non-Linear Programme (MINLP) and then a suitable Hybrid Genetic Algorithm (HGA) developed for the CLSCND is implemented for obtaining optimum solution. Both the MINLP model and HGA are customized as per the CLSCND problem chosen and implemented for the industrial case of an Indian Fashion Leather Goods Industry. Finally, the solutions obtained for MINLP model in LINGO 15 and for HGA in VB.NET platform are compared and presented. The optimum solution obtained from the suitable HGA is illustrated as an optimum shipment pattern for the closed loop supply chain network design problem of the fashion leather goods industry case.

Journal of Service Science and Management, 2016

This research paper deals with the implementation of suitable meta-heuristic for the closed loop ... more This research paper deals with the implementation of suitable meta-heuristic for the closed loop supply chain network design problem of a fashion product industry. First, the paper presents a comprehensive literature review on the applications of reverse and closed loop supply chain network design problems in Fashion Footwear Industry. The research work employs the case study approach to implement the model and algorithm. Closed loop supply chain network design problem of a Fashion Footwear Industry in South India is studied and considered for the purpose. Then it deals with the application of mathematical model and a suitable hybrid genetic algorithm (HGA) developed for the CLSC network design problem of the Industry this research. The MINLP model and suitable HGA developed are implemented in the industrial case as per the reverse supply chain process conditions and model adopted in the respective closed loop supply chain and the results are presented.

Intelligent Information Management, 2015

This paper presents four different hybrid genetic algorithms for network design problem in closed... more This paper presents four different hybrid genetic algorithms for network design problem in closed loop supply chain. They are compared using a complete factorial experiment with two factors, viz. problem size and algorithm. Based on the significance of the factor "algorithm", the best algorithm is identified using Duncan's multiple range test. Then it is compared with a mathematical model in terms of total cost. It is found that the best hybrid genetic algorithm identified gives results on par with the mathematical model in statistical terms. So, the best algorithm out of four algorithm proposed in this paper is proved to be superior to all other algorithms for all sizes of problems and its performance is equal to that of the mathematical model for small size and medium size problems.

Intelligent Information Management, 2014

The productivity of an organization is very much affected by non-value adding activity like logis... more The productivity of an organization is very much affected by non-value adding activity like logistics, which moves the resources from suppliers to factory, raw materials/semi-finished items within the factory and finished goods from factory to customers via a designated distribution channel called as forward logistics. In some cases, parts of the products such as automobiles, computers, cameras, mobile phones, washing machines, refrigerators, garments, footwear and empty glass bottles of beverages, etc. will be brought back to the factories as a product recovery strategy through reverse logistics network which is integrated in a sustainable closed loop supply chain network. So, it is highly essential to optimize the movement of the items in the reverse logistics network. This paper gives a comprehensive review of literature of the design of networks for the reverse logistics as well as for the reverse logistics coupled with forward logistics. The contributions of the researchers are classified into nine categories based on the methods used to design the logistics network.

The integration of entire supply and value chain into a closed loop network is gaining more im-po... more The integration of entire supply and value chain into a closed loop network is gaining more im-portance in recent times in order to ensure a business to be economically and environmentally sustainable with the changing trends in business and social environments, growing environmental consciousness in the society and government legislations to protect the environment as well as the business. In this context, this paper considers a multi-echelon closed loop supply chain network design with forward and reverse logistics components. An attempt has been made to develop a mixed integer non-linear programming model for this problem with different costs so that the sum of the total cost is minimized subject to different constraints pertaining to capacities of the entities of the system, demands of first customers and second customers. A generalized model is presented and then its application is illustrated using an example problem by solving the model using LINGO14. This model forms as a to...

The implementation of closed loop supply chain system is becoming essential for fashion leather p... more The implementation of closed loop supply chain system is becoming essential for fashion leather products industry to ensure an economically sustainable business model and eco-friendly industrial practice as demanded by the environmental regulations, consumer awareness and the prevailing social consciousness. In this context, this research work addresses a closed loop supply chain network problem of fashion leather goods industry, with an objective of minimizing the total cost of the entire supply chain and also reducing the total waste from the end of life product returns. The research work commenced with a literature review on the reverse and closed loop supply chain network design problems of fashion and leather goods industry dealt in the past.

This research paper deals with the implementation of suitable meta-heuristic for the closed loop ... more This research paper deals with the implementation of suitable meta-heuristic for the closed loop supply chain network design problem of a fashion product industry. First, the paper presents a comprehensive literature review on the applications of reverse and closed loop supply chain network design problems in Fashion Footwear Industry. The research work employs the case study approach to implement the model and algorithm. Closed loop supply chain network design problem of a Fashion Footwear Industry in South India is studied and considered for the purpose. Then it deals with the application of mathematical model and a suitable hybrid genetic algorithm (HGA) developed for the CLSC network design problem of the Industry this research. The MINLP model and suitable HGA developed are implemented in the industrial case as per the reverse supply chain process conditions and model adopted in the respective closed loop supply chain and the results are presented.

ABSTRACT This paper presents four different hybrid genetic algorithms for network design problem ... more ABSTRACT
This paper presents four different hybrid genetic algorithms for network design problem in closed loop supply chain. They are compared using a complete factorial experiment with two factors, viz. problem size and algorithm. Based on the significance of the factor “algorithm”, the best algorithm is identified using Duncan’s multiple range test. Then it is compared with a mathematical model in terms of total cost. It is found that the best hybrid genetic algorithm identified gives results on par with the mathematical model in statistical terms. So, the best algorithm out of four algorithm proposed in this paper is proved to be superior to all other algorithms for all sizes of problems and its performance is equal to that of the mathematical model for small size and medium size problems.
KEYWORDS
Closed Loop Supply Chain, Genetic Algorithms, HGA, Meta-Heuristics, MINLP, Model, Network Design, Optimization

The integration of entire supply and value chain into a closed loop network is gaining more impor... more The integration of entire supply and value chain into a closed loop network is gaining more importance
in recent times in order to ensure a business to be economically and environmentally
sustainable with the changing trends in business and social environments, growing environmental
consciousness in the society and government legislations to protect the environment as well as the
business. In this context, this paper considers a multi-echelon closed loop supply chain network
design with forward and reverse logistics components. An attempt has been made to develop a
mixed integer non-linear programming model for this problem with different costs so that the
sum of the total cost is minimized subject to different constraints pertaining to capacities of the
entities of the system, demands of first customers and second customers. A generalized model is
presented and then its application is illustrated using an example problem by solving the model
using LINGO14. This model forms as a tool to compare future meta-heuristics to check the closeness
of their solutions with corresponding optimal solutions.

The productivity of an organization is very much affected by non-value adding activity like logis... more The productivity of an organization is very much affected by non-value adding activity like logistics,
which moves the resources from suppliers to factory, raw materials/semi-finished items
within the factory and finished goods from factory to customers via a designated distribution
channel called as forward logistics. In some cases, parts of the products such as automobiles,
computers, cameras, mobile phones, washing machines, refrigerators, garments, footwear and
empty glass bottles of beverages, etc. will be brought back to the factories as a product recovery
strategy through reverse logistics network which is integrated in a sustainable closed loop supply
chain network. So, it is highly essential to optimize the movement of the items in the reverse logistics
network. This paper gives a comprehensive review of literature of the design of networks for
the reverse logistics as well as for the reverse logistics coupled with forward logistics. The contributions
of the researchers are classified into nine categories based on the methods used to design
the logistics network.