Supply Chain Management

9.

Reverse Logistics and Sustainability

9.1.

Reverse Logistics Fundamentals

9.1.1.

Definition and Scope

9.1.2.

Differences from Forward Logistics

9.1.3.

Economic and Environmental Drivers

9.2.

Product Returns Management

9.2.1.

Reasons for Returns

9.2.1.1.

Defective Products

9.2.1.2.

End-of-Life Returns

9.2.1.3.

Warranty Returns

9.2.1.4.

Customer Dissatisfaction

9.2.2.

Returns Authorization Process

9.2.3.

Returns Processing

9.2.3.1.

Collection and Transportation

9.2.3.2.

Sorting and Inspection

9.2.3.3.

Disposition Decisions

9.3.

Recovery Operations

9.3.1.

Refurbishment and Repair

9.3.2.

Remanufacturing

9.3.2.1.

Remanufacturing Process

9.3.2.2.

Quality Standards

9.3.2.3.

Market Considerations

9.3.3.

Recycling Operations

9.3.4.

Material Recovery

9.3.5.

Disposal Management

9.4.

Closed-Loop Supply Chains

9.4.1.

Integration Strategies

9.4.2.

Design Considerations

9.4.3.

Performance Measurement

9.4.4.

Economic Benefits

9.5.

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

9.5.1.

Sustainability Principles

9.5.2.

Environmental Impact Assessment

9.5.3.

Carbon Footprint Management

9.5.4.

Sustainable Sourcing

9.5.5.

Green Logistics

9.5.5.1.

Eco-Friendly Transportation

9.5.5.2.

Packaging Optimization

9.5.5.3.

Energy Efficiency

9.6.

Circular Economy

9.6.1.

Circular Business Models

9.6.2.

Product Life Extension

9.6.3.

Resource Recovery

9.6.4.

Waste Minimization

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