Supply Chain of Tire Industry
Abstract
This project provides a framework for scrap tire management; based on the description of the key technologies in a tire supply chain. The main actors and technologies in a tire supply chain are described. India have no legislation for the disposal of used tires as of now, but very soon the need will arise for such legislation. Also, dumping of used tires from other developing nations is a major issue. In the wake of these issue a proper supply chain for the scrap tire management is developed, which will have economic as well as environmental concern.
Introduction
The tire industry is global and mature, it is estimated that the industry generates worldwide around one billion new tires each year. The countervailing fact is that the same amount of scrap tires has to be disposed. The scrap tire problem deals with aspects related to business, technology development, the environment, and society at large. A huge scrap tire problem is created because the vulcanized rubber of scrap tires cannot easily be reformed back to its original state to be used in the production of new tires. Moreover, landfilling or stockpiling tires is an environmental burden (aesthetic pollution, fire and health hazard). Therefore alternative economically viable and environmentally friendly ways have to be found in order to dispose tires.
The Industry Overview: Global
The scrap tire industry is driven by regulation. The industry has been created virtually due to government regulations enacted to address the environmental concerns about illegally dumped or stockpiled tires. Governments are also trying to improve the viability of the industry by providing incentives to end-markets that use scrap tire derived products. The United States and Japan were the first two countries to address the environmental hazards of scrap tires and put the laws in place. As a result, they are currently the leaders in recycling rates and market size. Europe has been a laggard in this aspect, but with
This project provides a framework for scrap tire management; based on the description of the key technologies in a tire supply chain. The main actors and technologies in a tire supply chain are described. India have no legislation for the disposal of used tires as of now, but very soon the need will arise for such legislation. Also, dumping of used tires from other developing nations is a major issue. In the wake of these issue a proper supply chain for the scrap tire management is developed, which will have economic as well as environmental concern.
Introduction
The tire industry is global and mature, it is estimated that the industry generates worldwide around one billion new tires each year. The countervailing fact is that the same amount of scrap tires has to be disposed. The scrap tire problem deals with aspects related to business, technology development, the environment, and society at large. A huge scrap tire problem is created because the vulcanized rubber of scrap tires cannot easily be reformed back to its original state to be used in the production of new tires. Moreover, landfilling or stockpiling tires is an environmental burden (aesthetic pollution, fire and health hazard). Therefore alternative economically viable and environmentally friendly ways have to be found in order to dispose tires.
The Industry Overview: Global
The scrap tire industry is driven by regulation. The industry has been created virtually due to government regulations enacted to address the environmental concerns about illegally dumped or stockpiled tires. Governments are also trying to improve the viability of the industry by providing incentives to end-markets that use scrap tire derived products. The United States and Japan were the first two countries to address the environmental hazards of scrap tires and put the laws in place. As a result, they are currently the leaders in recycling rates and market size. Europe has been a laggard in this aspect, but with