Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.5772/58826

Reverse Logistics: Overview and Challenges for Supply Chain Management

Sergio Rubio orcid.org/0000-0002-7787-1387 ; University of Extremadura, School of Industrial Engineering, Avenida de Elvas s/n, Spain
Beatriz Jiménez-Parra ; University of Extremadura, School of Industrial Engineering, Avenida de Elvas s/n, Spain

Abstract

This paper is aimed at introducing the concept of reverse logistics (RL) and its implications for supply chain management (SCM). RL is a research area focused on the management of the recovery of products once they are no longer desired (end-of-use products, EoU) or can no longer be used (end-of-life products) by the consumers, in order to obtain an economic value from the recovered products. This way, RL has become a matter of strategic importance, an element that companies are considering in their decision-making processes related to the design and development of their supply chains. In addition, a description of the implications of RL for SCM will be discussed and, finally, an analysis of some of the opportunities and challenges that RL implies for SCM will be presented.

Keywords

Closed-Loop Supply Chain; Reverse Logistics; Marketing; Consumer Behaviour

Hrčak ID:

160715

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/160715

Publication date:

1.1.2014.

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