Introduction to Management of Reverse Logistics and Closed Loop Supply Chain Processes - Hardcover

Blumberg, Donald F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1574443607 ISBN 13: 9781574443608

Publisher: CRC Press, 2004

Synopsis

Increasing legislative and environmental pressure requires businesses to become more responsive to products that either have been returned or that are at the end of their useful lives. Life cycles are getting shorter, and efficient handling can save large amounts of money since many materials can be extracted and reused or redistributed. Reverse logistics (RL) and closed loop supply chains (CLSC) have garnered growing interest as a way to manage this reverse flow of product in a cost effective way. Introduction to Management of Reverse Logistics (RL) and Closed Loop Supply Chain(CLSC) Processes provides an overall treatment of CLSC and RL, a qualitative and quantitative presentation of the size and dimensions of the overall market and industry, and a look at future trends. The author discusses key issues and trends in management and operation, strategic, tactical, and operational issues for implementation, and a pragmatic evaluation of the realities of running a CLSC or an RL business. Since most supply chains are not designed to handle reverse materials flows effectively, this is a crucial resource for managers who wish to ensure a smooth flow of materials while extracting the maximum value from returned and end-of-life goods.

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About the Author

Donald F. Blumberg became an internationally recognized authority on the service and support industry and market, and on the design, operation, service, and support of computer, telecommunications, process control and plant automation, and related high technology equipment and software service. Mr Blumberg was the founder of D. F. Blumberg & Associates, and served as president and chief operating officer from 1969 to 2004.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1574443607
• ISBN 13: 9781574443608
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 296