(精选)物流英语14课 Reverse课件.pptVIP

* REVERSE LOGISTICS Definitions Logistics (Forward) “Process of planning, implementing and controlling（1） the efficient, cost-effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information（2） from the point of origin to the point of consumption（3） for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements（4）” - Council of Logistics, 1988 - Reverse Logistics “Process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient, cost-effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal” - Rogers and Tibben-Lembke - Reverse Logistics Activities Handling of returned merchandise Damage Seasonal inventory Resell via outlet Salvage of outdated products Stock–balancing returns Recycling and reuse Material reuse Remanufacturing / refurbishing Hazardous materials disposition Source: /img/edition04_ups.jpg The Reverse Logistics Process Publishing Industry Highest rate of unsold copies (28% on average) Growth of large chain stores: More square footage requires more books To secure a prominent display in superstores, publishers must supply large quantities of books Superstores sell less than 70% of books they order Shorter shelf life Computer / Electronic Industry Shorter life cycles Approximately 325 million PC’s became obsolete in the US between 1985 and 2005 Opportunities to reuse and create value out of a nearly omnipresent asset How to recover and reuse materials contained within E-waste? Lead, copper, aluminum gold, plastics and glass E-waste includes computers, televisions, cell phones, audio equipment and batteries Remanufacturing of toner cartridges: 12,000 remanufacturers, employing 42,000 workers, sell nearly $1 billion annually Automotive Industry Primary areas: Components, such as engines, alternators, starters, and transmissions are refurbished before they can be sold Materials