Managing Closed-Loop Supply Chains
by
Flapper, Simme Douwe P. editor.
Title
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Managing Closed-Loop Supply Chains
Author
:
Flapper, Simme Douwe P. editor.
ISBN
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9783540272519
Physical Description
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XII, 213 p. online resource.
Contents
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to closed-loop supply chains -- Production closed-loop supply chains -- Reverse logistics in a pharmaceutical company: the Schering case -- Reverse logistics in an electronics company: the NEC-Cl case -- Distribution closed-loop supply chains -- The chip in crate: the Heineken case -- Recovery and reuse of maritime containers: the Blue Container Line case -- Empty container reposition: the port of Rotterdam case -- Commercial returns closed-loop supply chains -- Commercial returns of sun-protection products: the L’Oréal France case -- Commercial returns of printers: the HP case -- Commercial returns in a mail order company: the Wehkamp case -- Repair and replacement closed-loop supply chains -- The repair of electronic equipment: the OMRON case -- Tire recovery: the RetreadCo case -- The closed-loop supply chain of service parts: the Whirlpool case -- End-of-use closed-loop supply chains -- End-of-lease asset recovery: the Océ case -- Cellular telephone reuse: the ReCellular Inc. case -- Recovery of car engines: the Mercedes-Benz case -- End-of-life closed-loop supply chains -- Recovering end-of-life large white goods: the Dutch initiative -- End-of-life tire recovery: the Thessaloniki initiative -- Conclusions on closed-loop supply chains -- Future developments in managing closed-loop supply chains.
Abstract
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Introduction Closing supply chains refers to taking care of items once they are no longer desired or can no longer be used by their user. Smart management of closed-loop supply chains means profitable recovery of value from these items (products, functional components, materials or packaging). The company closing the supply chain may be the original equipment manuf- turer (OEM), a distribution partner or a third party not involved in the f- ward distribution. In recent years, the management of closed-loop supply chains has gained importance because of increased legislation on producer respon- bility, requiring companies to take back products from customers and to organize for proper recovery and disposal. This legislation is partially due to increased awareness of environmental issues. However, smart com- nies have also understood that returned products often contain lots of value to be recovered. They manage closed-loop supply chains simply because it is a profitable business proposition.
Subject Term
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Economics.
Engineering economy.
Business logistics.
Economics/Management Science.
Production/Logistics.
Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing.
Management.
Added Author
:
Flapper, Simme Douwe P.
Nunen, Jo A.E.E.
Wassenhove, Luk N.
Added Corporate Author
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SpringerLink (Online service)
Electronic Access
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Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Status |
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IYTE Library | E-Book | 509165-1001 | HD28 -70 | Online Springer |