- PROJECT CODE: N2-0486
- PROJECT TITLE: Robust (re)Design of Material Flow in Circular Networks
- PROJECT LEADER: Balazs David, PhD
- PERIOD: 1. 3. 2026 – 28. 2. 2029
- FINANCING: Slovenian Research And Innovation Agency (ARIS)
- PARTNERS: InnoRenew CoE, UP IAM (Slovenia); HUN-REN Institute for Computer Science and Control (Hungary)
As sustainability challenges intensify, traditional linear supply chains are no longer sufficient. This project addresses these challenges by developing robust methods for designing and managing circular networks (CNs), where forward and reverse material flows are jointly optimized under uncertainty. The project introduces a novel modelling framework that integrates material flow design, uncertainty in supply and demand, and disruptions affecting supply, demand, and production processes. Advanced optimization and disruption-management methods are developed to improve resilience, enable material flow redesign, and support effective recovery after unforeseen events. The proposed approaches are implemented and validated in an open-source simulation environment using a wood industry case study, while being designed for broad applicability across different circular industry sectors.
