Fassam, L. (2016) Circular economy - looking towards the future. In: Swales, J. (ed.) The Handbook of Reverse Logistics: From Returns Management to the Circular Economy. United Kingdom: Kogan Page. pp. 150-189.
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Abstract:
While reverse logistics has always been an important part of the supply chain, its importance has grown substantially in the past few years. This has been driven by: increasingly generous returns policies, growing legislation on product disposal, evermore global supply chains, rising consumer social responsibility and awareness of the cost-saving potential. Moreover, research from Cranfield School of Management shows that companies can reduce costs by 20-40% by using reverse logistics techniques.
In The Handbook of Reverse Logistics, Mike Bernon, John Cullen and Jonathan Gorst cover all the key issues in reverse logistics, including: reducing the level of returns; developing effective product return networks; options for product disposal that maximize asset recovery; and sustainable distribution. There is a dedicated chapter on circular supply chains. The book also features a valuable self-assessment audit tool for reverse logistics and is full of international case studies.
Subjects:
Creators:
Fassam, L.
Editors:
Swales, J.
Publisher:
Kogan Page
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Business and Industry
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Date:
3 November 2016
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 150-189
Title of Book:
The Handbook of Reverse Logistics: From Returns Management to the Circular Economy
Place of Publication:
United Kingdom
Number of Pages:
384
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780749464639
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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