Introduction to Management of Reverse Logistics and Closed Loop Supply Chain Processes

The book delivers an overall introduction to closed loop supply chains and reverse logistics, and provides both qualitative and quantitative information on the size and dimensions of the market and industry and future trends. It discusses the key issues and trends in the management and operation of closed loop supply chains and reverse logistics, including critical reverse logistics service challenges and the operational processes for dealing with them. The book covers strategic, tactical, and operational issues in managing and delivering reverse logistics (RL) and closed loop supply chains (CLSC) services at a profit, and offers a pragmatic evaluation of the practical realities in running a CLSC/RL business.