Strategic Closed-Loop Supply Chain Management
Author | : Baptiste Lebreton |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 159 |
Release | : 2006-11-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783540389088 |
ISBN-13 | : 3540389083 |
Rating | : 4/5 (083 Downloads) |
Download or read book Strategic Closed-Loop Supply Chain Management written by Baptiste Lebreton and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-11-22 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The structure of this book follows the decision-making process of Original Equipment Manufacturers investigating the potential of closed loops, including fundamental questions managers must answer when planning a circular supply chain: Does a closed loop fit corporate objectives? Is it profitable? How should OEMs deal with free-rider competition? Which product/technology/location setup leads to a profit-maximizing supply chain? The book includes case studies from the tire and the computer industry.