CLOSED-LOOP PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

Single discipline educational activity

Course Sheet

Course code:

000910L

Academic Year of enrolment:

2023

Year of supply:

2023/2024

Type of Course:

Characterising

Degree:

Course of 2nd Cycle Degree in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Disciplinary Sector:

Commodity Studies

Language:

Italian

Location:

PESCARA

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

SIMBOLI Alberto

Cycle:

Second semester

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

153

Prerequisites:

None

Objectives

The course aims to complete the student's business-economic training
with theoretical-methodological and applicative contents useful to
deepen, in an eco-industrial perspective, the problems of the recovery
and recycling of materials in modern production systems.
Acquirable skills:
Knowledge and ability to understand
- illustrating the basic elements of production from an “input-output
system” perspective;
- describe the main environmental criticalities of industrial production
Autonomy of judgment
- analyse economic, business and environmental aspects of industrial
production
- recognize and apply the most appropriate recovery and recycling
solutions in a life cycle perspective
Communication skills
- correct use of technical terminology.

Contents

The course deals with the technological, structural and organizational features of linear production systems and their transition to "closed cycle" systems, with particular reference to material flows. The main applicable solutions (5R) and their effects on the system are identified; the "end of
life" of durable goods and Eco-design and Reverse Logistics as a means
to minimize the environmental impact of products and processes
throughout their life cycle are also treated.

Extended Syllabus

INTRODUCTION
- Key concepts
- Sources, methods and tools of study
PRODUCTION: TECHNICAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
- Production: process, products, supply chains
- Technological, economic and environmental constraints
- Analysis of the environmental aspects of a product or a process
MATERIALS IN PRODUCTION
- Classification of materials and families
- Characteristics and properties of materials
- Environmental criticalities in the management of materials
MATERIALS RECOVERY AND RECYCLING
- 5R options (definition, characteristics, effects on the supply chain,
benefits, critical issues, examples)
a) reduction
b) reuse and multiple use
c) remanufacturing
d) recycling: all options with examples of materials
e) recovery
- Industrial symbiosis
DURABLE GOODS
- Definitions
- Dismissed durable goods
- Extended producer responsibility
- Eco-Design
- Reverse Logistics
MANAGEMENT OF THE END-LIFE OF DURABLE GOODS
- WEEE and VFU management systems in Italy

Recommended Bibliography

Supplementary material provided by the teacher (contact by e-mail)

Methods of Provision

Conventional

Teaching Methods

The course is structured in 72 hours of frontal teaching, divided into 2-
hours modules, according to the academic calendar. The frontal teaching
consists of theoretical lessons (lectures) and seminars held by business
experts on the topics covered

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

The final exam consists of an oral examination with an evaluation in
thirtieths. The object of examination reflect those treated during the
course. In order to pass the exam it is necessary a correct use of the
terminology and a clear and concise exposition that highlights the logical
connections between the aspects considered.

Contacts/More Information

E-mail: alberto.simboli@unich.it
Office time: Mon. 3-5 pm

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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