Standardization of the Reverse Logistics Process: Characteristics and Added Value

2012 ◽  
pp. 39-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
André Pirlet
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Process Characteristics ◽  
Logistics Process

scholarly journals Feasibility of Frying Oil After Treatment by a Biofuel Company in Manaus - Amazonas

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 475-482
Author(s):  
Marco Antonio Dos Santos Biscaro ◽  
Thiago Barbosa Fernandes ◽  
Fabiana Rocha Pinto ◽  
David Barbosa de Alencar ◽  
Ricardo Silva Parente
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Frying Oil ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Oil Consumption ◽  
Release Agent ◽  
Private Companies ◽  
Production Chain ◽  
In The Wild ◽  
Environmental Feasibility ◽  
Logistics Process

Waste generation has increased in many sectors given the demand and population growth. Reverse logistics comes to contribute to the return of these wastes to the production chain. In this context, frying oil is one of the most processed waste and transformed into new products, such as: biofuel, boiler fuel, soap manufacturing, concrete formwork release agent etc. Oil is one of the wastes whose recycling only happens by law, because it has low added value, unlike plastic, aluminum and copper, whose values ​​are higher. The average oil consumption in Brazil reaches 3 billion liters per year, but only 2.5% of this total is recycled, the others are discarded in the wild. The aim of this study is to analyze Reverse Logistics at different points, seeking to describe the chain steps, from the final consumer, through the PEV and ending in the companies that will reuse the frying oil already treated. In Manaus, the logistics of frying oil is done by cooperatives and private companies, being MASSEG, the largest company in the segment. This research has an explanatory character, approaching a case study, which made it possible to observe the financial and environmental feasibility of reverse logistics for the collection of frying oil, carried out at Condomínio Shopping Manauara Center, in the city of Manaus, AM. To reverse this scenario, many companies are investing in the reverse logistics process. Procedures such as leaving drums empty so that they are filled with waste oil, separation of solid waste and water from oil, are already part of the routine of tenants that also contribute to non contamination of water bodies. The collection, transportation, filtering, decantation and commercialization of the product already treated, for fuel purposes, is performed by the company itself. Finally, the company uses part of the treated oil to manufacture biodiesel, applied to the consumption of its own fleet, with no commercialization of the generated biodiesel. Thus there is a reduction in the use and costs with usual fuels (fossils), seeking to add the culture of sustainability.

Reverse logistics process automation with BPMS

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Castellanos A. Johanna ◽  
Aguirre M. Santiago ◽  
Fuquene R. Carlos ◽  
Parra R. Carlos
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Process Automation ◽  
Logistics Process

The apparel aftermarket in India – a case study focusing on reverse logistics

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nandita Abraham
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Activity Increase ◽  
Business Decisions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Logistics Systems ◽  
A Value ◽  
Logistics Process ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThis paper aims to map and understand the reverse logistics systems in the apparel aftermarket in India. It clarifies the processes involved from the procurement of used clothing until its resale in the aftermarket. The paper identifies that collaboration between stakeholders can improve logistics, business predictability and margins.Design/methodology/approachIn total, 93 in‐depth interviews were conducted with stakeholders. Questions revolved around strategic and operational factors of reverse logistics in the aftermarket.FindingsThis fragmentation and isolation of stakeholders' businesses is identified as the cause of most stakeholder inefficiencies. It was found that benefits accrued by collaboration in the reverse logistics chain are increased market knowledge, more predictable business and better margins.Research limitations/implicationsMapping and understanding of the reverse logistics were the primary aims of this paper. Researchers are encouraged to look at a value‐addition model based on this paper which could help evaluate further business decisions. Additionally a study of the sustainability aspects of this reverse logistics process would be a valuable addition to knowledge in this area.Practical implicationsCollaborative initiatives can be used as a way to reduce multiplicity of activity, increase predictability and expand business.Originality/valueThis paper fulfills the need of understanding the apparel aftermarket in India and how reverse logistics may be looked on as a tool to manage the post‐first consumer apparel market.

The impact of reverse logistics onto green supply chain competitiveness evidence from Serbian consumers

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (9) ◽  
pp. 1003-1021
Author(s):  
Slobodan Aćimović ◽  
Veljko Mijušković ◽  
Vesna Rajić
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Product Return ◽  
Logistics Process ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explain what determines the influence of reverse logistics onto green supply chain competitiveness and to find out if that influence is always uniform.Design/methodology/approachThe paper contains an empirical research conducted using a survey-based study, which encompassed a sample size of 228 participants and final consumers that have experience in buying/using products derived from the reverse logistics process.FindingsThe results indicate that the influence of reverse logistics onto green supply chain competitiveness is dependent on the product return option and is mainly negative with Serbian consumers, since the perceived quality of each of the three return options is considered to be inferior compared to new products.Practical implicationThe study's empirical results show the there is a generally negative perception among consumers regarding the perceived quality of each of the three product return options, thus directly questioning the general justification of using reverse logistics in Serbian business practice. That is a sign for Serbian managers to enhance their efforts to raise future awareness of the green initiatives importance among business partners, but also final consumers.Originality/valueThe study`s contribution is twofold: first, it helps to additionally test the established and known methodology created by Hazen et al. (2011), thus contributing to the practical dimension of international comparability concerning consumer perceptions. Second, the study adds to research by addressing the gap in practical surveys regarding the reverse logistics practices.

scholarly journals Modeling reverse logistics process in the agro-industrial sector: The case of the palm oil supply chain

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (23) ◽  
pp. 9652-9664 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edgar H. Alfonso-Lizarazo ◽  
Jairo R. Montoya-Torres ◽  
Edgar Gutiérrez-Franco
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Oil Supply ◽  
Logistics Process

scholarly journals Applications of Blockchain Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management—Insights from a Systematic Literature Review

Logistics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Moritz Berneis ◽  
Devis Bartsch ◽  
Herwig Winkler
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Sensitive Data ◽  
Process Step ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Logistics Process

The most successful applications of Blockchain Technology are still in the area of crypto-currencies, although both scientists and practitioners have discovered the potential of Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Management. There is a significant theoretical literature on Blockchain Technology, but there exists a lack of published case studies and concrete examples. This paper discusses whether this shortcoming is due to insufficient added value of the technology and identifies other possible reasons. Furthermore, this paper introduces Blockchain Technology, describes the origins of Bitcoin, the structure and core properties of the Blockchain, and examines smart contracts. A comprehensive and structured literature analysis identifies concepts for the use of Blockchain Technology in logistics in terms of economic benefits. Additionally, a cluster analysis regarding the topics of the relevant literature was conducted. One finding of the study is that Blockchain Technology is particularly worthwhile for goods with a high value. Moreover, if the trade volume of the respective goods is low, the advantages of BCT are maximized. At the same time, the demand for transparency and immutability of data must be more important than the protection of sensitive data. In addition to concrete use cases of Blockchains, an exemplary logistics process will be presented within the Luxury Supply Chain, showing the advantages of Blockchain Technology for each individual process step.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Reverse Logistics Process

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-87
Author(s):  
Gangani Sureka ◽  
Yapa Mahinda Bandara ◽  
Deepthi Wickramarachchi
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Logistics Process

scholarly journals Which factors drive the reverse logistics process in practice: Evidence from Serbia

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 412-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slobodan Aćimović ◽  
Veljko Mijušković
Keyword(s):  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Logistics Process

The circular economy meets artificial intelligence (AI): understanding the opportunities of AI for reverse logistics

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Wilson ◽  
Jeannette Paschen ◽  
Leyland Pitt
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Emerging Technology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Entrepreneurial Opportunities ◽  
Logistics Process

PurposeTechnology is an important force in the entrepreneurial ecosystem as it has the potential to impact entrepreneurial opportunities and processes. This paper explores the emerging technology of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for reverse logistics within the circular economy (CE). It considers key reverse logistics functions and outlines how AI is known to, or has the potential to, impact these functions.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is conceptual and utilizes the literature from entrepreneurship, the CE and reverse logistics to explore the implications of AI for reverse logistics functions.FindingsAI provides significant benefits across all functions and tasks in the reverse logistics process; however, the various reverse logistics functions and tasks rely on different forms of AI (mechanical, analytical, intuitive).Research limitations/implicationsThe paper highlights the importance of technology, and in particular AI, as a key force in the digital entrepreneurial ecosystem and discusses the specific implications of AI for entrepreneurial practice. For researchers, the paper outlines avenues for future research within the entrepreneurship and/or CE domains of the study.Originality/valueThis paper is the first to present a structured discussion of AI's implications for reverse logistics functions and tasks. It addresses a call for more research on AI and its opportunities for the CE and emphasizes the importance of emerging technologies, particularly AI, as an external force within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The paper also outlines avenues for future research on AI in reverse logistics.

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