This master thesis investigates the integration of sustainability and resilience principles into the design of a distribution supply chain network for copper mining, using a case study at Copperstone Resources AB. The aim is to demonstrate how these considerations can be effectively implemented in the copper mining industry, an area where such integration is largely unexplored. Using a case study approach, an optimization model and sensitivity analysis were developed, resulting in four alternative supply chain network designs: two proposed by the company and two generated by the optimization model. Through multi-criteria decision analysis methods, including the analytical hierarchy process and weighted sum method, the alternatives were assessed with input from Copperstone Resources AB. The findings indicate potential cost savings ranging from 200 to 550 MSEK across the four alternatives over 10 years. The preferred option identified by the analysis involves intermodal transport utilizing electric trucks, railways, and ships to transport copper concentrate to Skelleftehamn and iron concentrate to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Antwerp. This alternative is deemed the most efficient, environmentally friendly, and resilient, making it the recommended distribution supply chain network design. It is projected to emit between 25 872 and 81 545 tonnes of CO2 over 10 years, with an estimated investment and operating expense of approximately 2.57 BSEK over the same period. This research contributes to the scientific understanding of integrating sustainability and resilience in supply chain network design, particularly in the copper mining industry. The thesis provides insights for practitioners seeking to optimize their distribution networks while considering environmental and resilience factors.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:ltu-107479 |
| Date | January 2024 |
| Creators | Eriksson, Jakob, Eriksson, William |
| Publisher | Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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