Closed-Loop Supply Chains: New Developments to Improve the Sustainability of Business Practices

Closed-loop supply chain activities such as remanufacturing, recycling, dismantling for spare parts, and reverse logistics have helped many companies tap into new revenue streams by finding secondary markets for their products, all while reducing their overall carbon footprint. Written by academic experts, in language that is accessible to practitioners, this authoritative resource examines recent research and case studies of companies running profitable reuse/remanufacture operations in various industries. It illustrates profitable practices in returned and recovered products, clearly explaining how to: design a reverse logistics network, conduct production planning, implement effective marketing strategies, and apply closed-loop supply chain strategies in industries besides manufacturing. From product development to materials to assembly and profitability, this complete resource explores the impact of these processes across all aspects of the supply chain.Additional ISBNs1420095250, 0429250568, 9781420095258, 9780429250569, 132262612X, 1420095269, 9781322626123, 9781420095265Closed-Loop Supply Chains: New Developments to Improve the Sustainability of Business Practices 1st Edition is written by Mark E. Ferguson and published by Auerbach Publications (T&F). ISBNs for Closed-Loop Supply Chains are 9781420095265, 1420095269 and the print ISBNs are 9781420095258, 1420095250. Additional ISBNs include 1420095250, 0429250568, 9781420095258, 9780429250569, 132262612X, 1420095269, 9781322626123, 9781420095265.