Sustainable reverse logistics network : engineering and management
Daoud Ai͏̈t-Kadi ... [et al]; series editor, Jean-Paul Bourrières
| Year of publication: |
2012 ; Online-Ausg.
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| Other Persons: | Ait-Kadi, Daoud (contributor) ; Bourrières, Jean-Paul (contributor) |
| Publisher: |
London : ISTE Ltd |
| Subject: | Betriebliche Kreislaufwirtschaft | Reverse logistics | Lieferkette | Supply chain | Unternehmensnetzwerk | Business network |
| Description of contents: | Table of Contents [gbv.de] ; Description [swbplus.bsz-bw.de] |
Online Resource
| Extent: | Online-Ressource (xvi, 223 p.) ill. |
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| Type of publication: | Book / Working Paper |
| Language: | English |
| Notes: | Includes bibliographical references and index. - Electronic reproduction; Palo Alto, Calif; ebrary; 2013; Available via World Wide Web; Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries Cover; Sustainable Reverse Logistics Network; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; I.1. Bibliography; Chapter 1. Logistics Challenges; 1.1. Introduction; 1.2. Forward supply chain; 1.2.1. Structure and actors; 1.2.2. Flows; 1.2.3. Design and management objectives; 1.3. Higher, further, bigger; 1.3.1. Suppliers throughout the world; 1.3.2. International customers; 1.3.3. More complex businesses; 1.3.4. Transportation networks; 1.4. Nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything goes somewhere; 1.4.1. From suppliers to customers; 1.4.2. Unit loads and packaging 1.4.3. "Adding insult to injury"1.5. Nothing goes well anymore; 1.5.1. Environmental concerns; 1.5.2. Social concerns; 1.5.3. Bad output management; 1.5.4. Product design in a one-way direction; 1.6. Conclusion; 1.7. Bibliography; Chapter 2. Reverse Logistics Engineering; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Definition; 2.2.1. Reverse distribution; 2.2.2. Reverse logistics; 2.3. Types of returns; 2.4. Generic process; 2.4.1. Gatekeeping stage; 2.4.2. Collection stage; 2.4.3. Sorting stage; 2.4.4. Processing stage; 2.5. Shipping or redistribution system; 2.6. Information system; 2.7. Coordinating 2.8. Performance measurement2.9. Conclusion; 2.10. Bibliography; Chapter 3. Ecodesign; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Sustainable development; 3.2.1. Reducing climate changes; 3.2.1.1. The 1992 convention; 3.2.1.2. Kyoto Protocol; 3.2.1.3. Vienna conference; 3.2.2. Reducing and revalorizing waste; 3.2.3. Controlling natural resource consumption; 3.2.4. Implementing an environmental management system (EMS); 3.3. Ecodesign; 3.3.1. Directives, norms, and principles; 3.3.2. Implementation; 3.3.3. Indicators; 3.4. Ecodesign approach within companies; 3.4.1. Corporate citizen 3.4.2. Implementation of the approach3.5. Conclusion; 3.6. Bibliography; Chapter 4. Value Loops; 4.1. Network design and management integrating reverse logistics; 4.1.1. General strategic decisions; 4.1.1.1. Target markets; 4.1.1.2. Networks; 4.1.1.3. Products; 4.1.1.4. Processes; 4.1.2. Strategic, tactical, and operational decisions specific to the activities; 4.1.2.1. Customer service; 4.1.2.2. Collection and sorting; 4.1.2.3. Processing; 4.1.2.4. Redistribution; 4.1.2.5. Material flows and stocks; 4.2. Definition of the value; 4.2.1. Extended supply of products and services 4.2.2. Marketing and customer service policy4.2.3. Environmental, social, and economic values; 4.2.4. Uncertainties; 4.3. Monitoring and control of the value on the life cycle; 4.3.1. Integrated information system and decision support system; 4.3.2. Traceability tools; 4.3.3. Performance indicators; 4.4. Partnership; 4.4.1. Partnership between and within logistics network; 4.4.1.1. Partnership with consumers; 4.4.2. Partnership with governmental and not-for-profit organizations; 4.5. Conclusion; 4.6. Bibliography; Conclusion; Index; |
| ISBN: | 978-1-118-56321-2 ; 978-1-84821-310-4 ; 1-84821-310-7 ; 978-1-84821-310-4 |
| Source: | ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW |
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