Exam 15: Supply Chain Sustainability

Define the three major focuses for reverse logistics systems, and choose two to discuss in more detail.

Reverse logistics is relatively new.

From a business and supply chain perspective, ______________ are usually based upon a recognition that industrial systems need to be in harmony with nature by not depleting resources beyond their replacement or regeneration rate.

Green laws have

Transportation may account for as much as ____ percent of the cost of reverse flow.

An example for a closed loop system would be Xerox's cartridge re-use system.

Reverse logistics and closed loop systems are the same.

Manufacturing managers often think it is more costly to remanufacture or refurbish than to produce new product.

Explain the "Triple Bottom Line" of the three P's - profit, people and the planet

Green procurement strategies usually require collaboration with _____________.

Traditionally, product returns were viewed as a waste stream.

Information and __________ are important dimensions of reverse logistics and closed-loop supply chains.

Reverse logistics systems are much easier to operate than closed loop systems.

The terms reverse logistics systems, product recovery systems, product return networks, and enterprise returns management all refer to the same system.

Discuss how to manage reverse flows in a supply chain, including the recommendations made by the Reverse Logistics Educational Council.