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Joseph Sarkis - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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flexibility in Reverse Logistics a framework and evaluation approach
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2013Co-Authors: Joseph SarkisAbstract:Reverse Logistics (or the Reverse supply chain) features greater relative uncertainty when compared to forward Logistics and supply chain flows. An effective way to manage uncertainty and variance in operational and organizational systems is by introducing greater flexibility. The literature on flexibility in Reverse Logistics is surprisingly sparse, with an explicit focus on flexibility in Reverse Logistics non-existent in the literature. To address this gap in the literature, and building upon literature in supply chain flexibility, we introduce a Reverse Logistics flexibility framework. The framework is separated into operational and strategic flexibilities. Operational flexibility includes a variety of dimensions such as product and volume flexibility across various Reverse Logistics operational functions. We have also included strategic flexibility categorized into network and organizational design flexibility dimensions. Additional sub-dimensions are also included in the framework. The framework is useful for practical managerial decision making purposes such as process improvement or programmatic evaluation. The framework is also useful as a theoretical construct for Reverse Logistics empirical research. To exemplify the practical utility of the framework we introduce a performance evaluation of third party Reverse Logistics providers model using a novel neighborhood rough set approach. Using illustrative data, sensitivity results help evaluate the neighborhood rough set technique's robustness with various Reverse Logistics performance factors. This paper sets the foundation for significant future research in Reverse Logistics flexibility.
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Reverse Logistics and social sustainability
Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 2010Co-Authors: Joseph Sarkis, Marilyn M. Helms, Aref A. HervaniAbstract:The strategic application of Reverse supply chain Logistics to improve the reclamation of products at the end of their useful life is gaining increased attention. The environmental implications of reclamation, reuse, and recycling to save landfill space, fuel, and costs are becoming more important for organizations. The social and ethical dimensions of sustainability, particularly as they apply to Reverse Logistics, are emerging topics. The focus of existing Reverse Logistics research has been on the economic and environmental aspects of sustainability - social sustainability has yet to be comprehensively examined. This paper focuses on addressing this gap in the literature by linking various sustainable indicators with various Reverse Logistics practices to develop a profile of Reverse Logistics for social sustainability. By compiling practical, international examples from practice and research, we have used the structure of social sustainability to highlight Reverse Logistics for social sustainability. The paper concludes with some topics for future research. © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment.
Rommert Dekker - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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A Framework for Reverse Logistics
Reverse Logistics, 2004Co-Authors: Marisa P. De Brito, Rommert DekkerAbstract:Reverse Logistics has been stretching out worldwide, involving all the layers of supply chains in various industry sectors. While some actors in the chain have been forced to take products back, others have pro-actively done so, attracted by the value in used products One way or the other, Reverse Logistics has become a key competence in modern supply chains. In this paper, we present a content analysis of Reverse Logistics issues. To do so, we propose a content framework focusing on the following questions with respect to Reverse Logistics: why? what? how?; and, who?, i.e. driving forces and return reasons, what type of products are streaming back, how are they being recovered, and who is executing and managing the various operations. These four basic characteristics are interrelated and their combination determines to a large extent the type of of issues arising from the resulting Reverse Logistics system.
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Reverse Logistics quantitative models for closed loop supply chains
2004Co-Authors: Rommert Dekker, Moritz Fleischmann, Karl Inderfurth, Luk N Van WassenhoveAbstract:1 A Framework for Reverse Logistics.- 2 Quantitative Models for Reverse Logistics Decision Making.- 3 Managing Product Returns: The Role of Forecasting.- 4 Reverse Logistics Network Design.- 5 Collection and Vehicle Routing Issues in Reverse Logistics.- 6 Product Returns: Handling and Warehousing Issues.- 7 Lot Sizing Decisions in Product Recovery Management.- 8 Stochastic Inventory Control for Product Recovery.- 9 Managing Dynamic Product Recovery.- 10 Production Planning for Product Recovery Management.- 11 Valuation of Inventories in Product Recovery Systems.- 12 Coordination in Closed-Loop Supply Chains.- 13 Long-term Analysis of Closed-loop Supply Chains.- 14 LCA for Evaluating End-of-life Options of Spent Products.- 15 Models for Eco-eco Closed-loop Supply Chain Optimization.- 16 ICT Enabling Reverse Logistics.- Append.- Notation.- References.
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Reverse Logistics - a framework
Econometric Institute Report EI 2002, 2002Co-Authors: Marisa P. De Brito, Rommert DekkerAbstract:In this paper we define and compare Reverse Logistics definitions. We start by giving an understanding framework of Reverse Logistics: the why-what-how. By this means, we put in context the driving forces for Reverse Logistics, a typology of return reasons, a classification of products, processes and actors. In addition we provide a decision framework for Reverse Logistics and we present it according to long, medium and short -term decisions, i.e. strategic-tactic-operational decisions.
Chwen Sheu - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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a model for Reverse Logistics entry by third party providers
Omega-international Journal of Management Science, 2002Co-Authors: Dennis Krumwiede, Chwen SheuAbstract:Reverse Logistics has become an important entity in the US economy. Nonetheless, many companies are not capable of or are unwilling to enter the Reverse Logistics market. Such reluctance appears to be attributed to lack of knowledge of Reverse Logistics. This paper reviews current industry practices in Reverse Logistics. Specifically, we examine the issues and processes that an organization has to address to engage in the Reverse Logistics business. A Reverse Logistics decision-making model is developed to guide the process of examining the feasibility of implementing Reverse Logistics in third-party providers such as transportation companies. The purpose of this model is to help those companies who would like to pursue Reverse Logistics as a new market. A field study was conducted with a larger US transportation company to validate the proposed model.
Dale S. Rogers - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Modeling and Analysis of Reverse Logistics
Journal of Business Logistics, 2012Co-Authors: Dale S. Rogers, Benjamin Melamed, Ronald S. LembkeAbstract:Many modeling techniques have been developed to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of forward Logistics and supply chain management. As this article will illustrate, modeling techniques can be helpful in improving the management of Reverse Logistics as well. Companies and researchers are just beginning to appreciate the important differences between forward and Reverse chains, and there is great opportunity to apply modeling methodologies to managing Reverse Logistics problems and issues. This article describes how modeling techniques can be utilized to improve Reverse Logistics processes and aid in solving real-world Reverse Logistics problems. We focus on specific Reverse Logistics processes that firms, which sell products, are likely to address. In fact, the area of Reverse Logistics has broadened of late to include many activities that were not originally part of simply returning consumer products to a retailer. Herein, we present an overview of opportunities, where improved modeling efforts should be able to provide substantial benefits to supply chain professionals.
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Reverse Logistics CHALLENGES
2002Co-Authors: Dale S. Rogers, K Banasiak, K Brokman, T Johnson, Ronald Tibben-lembkeAbstract:The authors explore Reverse Logistics, which begins at the consumer side and ends with the point of origin. Its purpose is to obtain value for goods or to dispose of the goods. Topics covered in the paper include key Reverse Logistics management elements, gatekeeping, retailer Reverse Logistics systems, manufacturer Reverse Logistics systems, centralized return centers, strategic Reverse Logistics, and suggestions for further research.
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an examination of Reverse Logistics practices
Journal of Business Logistics, 2001Co-Authors: Dale S. Rogers, Ronald S TibbenlembkeAbstract:Managing Reverse Logistics is becoming an important element of supply chain management and, in some cases, a profit generating function. In this paper, Reverse Logistics activities and key Reverse Logistics management methodologies are discussed, as well as their benefits and the barriers to successful implementation. Economic and supply chain issues related to Reverse Logistics are examined, and a working definition of Reverse Logistics is developed.
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AN EXAMINATION OF Reverse Logistics PRACTICES
Journal of Business Logistics, 2001Co-Authors: Dale S. Rogers, Ronald Tibben-lembkeAbstract:Managing Reverse Logistics is becoming an important element of supply chain management and, in some cases, a profit generating function. In this paper, Reverse Logistics activities and the barriers to successful implementation. Economic and supply chain issues related to Reverse Logistics are examined, and a working definition of Reverse Logistics is developed.
Karolina Werner-lewandowska - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The Reverse Logistics maturity model: how to determine Reverse Logistics maturity profile? - method proposal
Procedia Manufacturing, 2018Co-Authors: Monika Kosacka Olejnik, Karolina Werner-lewandowskaAbstract:Abstract However, Reverse Logistics is gathering much more attention in academia and business practice, there is still a lot of ambiguity related to the Reverse Logistics architecture, particularly from perspective of processes. This paper describes the structure of the maturity model enabling assessment of the Reverse material flow with the use of fit for purpose maturity model, on the basis of the well-known maturity models. The aim of this paper is to provide cross company valid maturity model for Reverse Logistics assessment which will be not only process-oriented but it will consider stakeholders of Reverse Logistics, diversified types of material flow and resources consumed in Reverse Logistics activities. The method is elaborated based on the literature review and authors’ own research carried out in Poland.
