Differences between forward and reverse logistics in a retail environment

Authors: Tibben-Lembke R.S.; Rogers D.S.

Source: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Volume 7, Number 5, 2002 , pp. 271-282(12)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

This paper compares and contrasts forward and reverse logistics in a retail environment, with the focus on the reverse flow of product. Many differences between forward and reverse flows of logistics systems are presented. The impact of these factors depends to some extent on the supply chain position of a firm. Unlike much reverse logistics research, which is written from the perspective of the firm which will remanufacture or refurbish the product in the reverse flow, we consider the issues from the perspective of the firm generating the reverse flow.

Keywords: Reverse Logistics; Supply-Chain Management; Retailing

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13598540210447719

Publication date: 2002-10-09