The integration of product recovery into regular production processes enables new opportunities for cost savings. It also yields new challenges for inventory management because there are two sources to satisfy product requirements which need to be coordinated by additionally taking into account...

Real problems are formulated into tractable mathematical models, which allow for an analysis of various approaches.Attention is focused on solutions.Provides a unified treatment of the models discussed , presents a critique of the existing results, and points out potential research directions.

Einführung -- Materialplanung bei konventioneller und kreislaufgeführter Produktion -- Materialplanung bei externen Produktkreisläufen -- Materialplanung bei internen Produktkreisläufen -- Schlussbetrachtung.

Servicetransformation auf industriellen Märkten -- Preismanagement auf industriellen Märkten -- Produktzentrierte und servicezentrierte Preissysteme -- Modelltheoretische Analyse nutzungsabhängiger Preissysteme -- Optimale Preisgestaltung bei Kapazitätsrestriktionen, Risikoaversion und...

The structure of this book follows the decision-making process of Original Equipment Manufacturers investigating the potential of closed loops, including fundamental questions managers must answer when planning a circular supply chain: Does a closed loop fit corporate objectives? Is it...

The strategic importance of efficient Supply Chain Management is today fully recognized by top management. The total investment in inventories is enormous, and the control of capital tied up in raw material, work-in-progress, and finished goods offers an important potential for improvement. At...