Sustainable reverse logistics network : engineering and management / Daoud Aït-Kadi ... [et al] ; series editor, Jean-Paul Bourrières.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Aït-Kadi, Daoud.

Bourrieres, Jean-Paul.

Series:

ISTE

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business logistics.

Production management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : ISTE Ltd. ; Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Traditional logistical chains have enabled us to respond efficiently to the needs of customers in terms of services and products. However, the returns, rejects and by-products of these activities have been eliminated or ignored. Reverse logistics aims at valuing these products using a value creation network integrating recovery, processing, recycling, distribution or clean removal processes. In the context of sustainable development, integrating economic, social and environmental factors, these activities raise questions concerning the design of products, processes and logistic networks. Ta

Contents:

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

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9781118387177

1118387171

9781118563212

1118563212

9781118563137

1118563131

OCLC:

825108061