Closed-Loop Supply Chains

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Closed-Loop Supply Chains

New Developments to Improve the Sustainability of Business Practices

Purchasing and supply management

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Collection: Supply Chain Integration Modeling, Optimization and Application

Language: English

Published by: Auerbach Publications

Published on: 21st April 2010

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781040083376


Overview of Closed-Loop Supply Chain Activities

Closed-loop supply chain activities such as remanufacturing, recycling, dismantling for spare parts, and reverse logistics have helped many companies tap into new revenue streams by finding secondary markets for their products, all while reducing their overall carbon footprint.

Author and Audience

Written by academic experts, in language that is accessible to practitioners, this authoritative resource examines recent research and case studies of companies running profitable reuse/remanufacture operations in various industries.

Key Topics Covered

It illustrates profitable practices in returned and recovered products, clearly explaining how to: design a reverse logistics network, conduct production planning, implement effective marketing strategies, and apply closed-loop supply chain strategies in industries besides manufacturing.

Scope and Focus

From product development to materials to assembly and profitability, this complete resource explores the impact of these processes across all aspects of the supply chain.

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