Sustainable Reverse Logistics Network : Engineering and Management

Introduction ix I.1. Bibliography xv Chapter 1. Logistics Challenges 1 1.1. Introduction 1 1.2. Forward supply chain 2 1.3. Higher, further, bigger 5 1.4. Nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything goes somewhere 14 1.5. Nothing goes well anymore 19 1.6. Conclusion 27 1.7. Bibliography 28 Chapter 2. Reverse Logistics Engineering 35 2.1. Introduction 35 2.2. Definition 36 2.3. Types of returns 38 2.4. Generic process 39 2.5. Shipping or redistribution system 74 2.6. Information system 77 2.7. Coordinating 80 2.8. Performance measurement 83 2.9. Conclusion 86 2.10. Bibliography 87 Chapter 3. Ecodesign 89 3.1. Introduction 89 3.2. Sustainable development 91 3.3. Ecodesign 96 3.4. Ecodesign approach within companies 106 3.5. Conclusion 124 3.6. Bibliography 125 Chapter 4. Value Loops 129 4.1. Network design and management integrating reverse logistics 133 4.2. Definition of the value 152 4.3. Monitoring and control of the value on the life cycle 172 4.4. Partnership 185 4.5. Conclusion 196 4.6. Bibliography 197 Conclusion 213 Index 215