CLOSED-LOOP SUPPLY CHAINS New Developments to Improve the Sustainability of Business Practices

• Other Authors: Ferguson, Mark 1969- (Editor), Souza, Gilvan C. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Boca Raton CRC Press 2010
• Subjects: Business logistics; Business logistics > Environmental aspects; Remanufacturing
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• Physical Description: xviii, 239 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781420095258; 1420095250

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. 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. 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. 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.