Morvarid Derakhshan Andisheh Journal of Quality Engineering and Management 3134-0849 14 1 2024 05 21 Designing a supply chain network for agricultural waste from the country's palm groves Designing a supply chain network for agricultural waste from the country's palm groves 31 45 210884 10.48313/jqem.2024.210884 FA Hossein Kianypor Department of Economic and Social Systems Engineering, Faculty of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. 0009-0003-6666-2891 Ali Husseinzadeh Kashan Department of Economic and Social Systems Engineering, Faculty of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. 0000-0002-6004-6882 Ehsan Nikbakhsh Department of Economic and Social Systems Engineering, Faculty of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. 0000-0002-5872-9756 Journal Article 2023 11 17 Purpose: In recent years, environmental management, with a focus on environmental protection, has become one of the main priorities of governments and organizations. One key area in this regard is the design of supply chain networks with environmental approaches, which helps integrate production processes with sustainability goals. Methodology: This study aims to investigate the feasibility of using palm tree pruning waste in the production of Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF). As one of the richest plant resources in the country, the palm tree has high potential for application in the wood industry and for reducing environmental waste. Findings: First, the biological and structural characteristics of palm trees are examined. Then, using this raw material, a supply chain network design model for MDF production is developed. The model's performance is evaluated and compared under different operational and environmental conditions. Originality/Value: The findings indicate that using palm waste in MDF production not only helps reduce environmental waste but also contributes to the design of an efficient and green supply chain. Moreover, the study highlights a lack of prior research on this specific topic, underscoring the innovative aspect of the work. Purpose: In recent years, environmental management, with a focus on environmental protection, has become one of the main priorities of governments and organizations. One key area in this regard is the design of supply chain networks with environmental approaches, which helps integrate production processes with sustainability goals. Methodology: This study aims to investigate the feasibility of using palm tree pruning waste in the production of Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF). As one of the richest plant resources in the country, the palm tree has high potential for application in the wood industry and for reducing environmental waste. Findings: First, the biological and structural characteristics of palm trees are examined. Then, using this raw material, a supply chain network design model for MDF production is developed. The model's performance is evaluated and compared under different operational and environmental conditions. Originality/Value: The findings indicate that using palm waste in MDF production not only helps reduce environmental waste but also contributes to the design of an efficient and green supply chain. Moreover, the study highlights a lack of prior research on this specific topic, underscoring the innovative aspect of the work.

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