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Collaboration in reverse: a conceptual framework for reverse logistics operations

Collaboration in reverse: a conceptual framework for reverse logistics operations The purpose of this paper is to present the research carried out on the development of a conceptual framework termed as the reverse collaboration framework (RCF) to provide supply chain (SC) visibility and information sharing to practitioners in a reverse logistics (RL) operations.Design/methodology/approachThe research methodology used in this research is a combination of concept mapping, and the extension of the work of other researchers (deductive approach) to develop a RCF that connects tools, techniques, systems and RL processes.FindingsThis research shows that by integrating tools, systems, tools and techniques with RL processes by means of the RCF will increase performance and productivity of a RL operations. This is demonstrated by applying the RCF to a consumer electronics business that proves that the time taken for the end to end RL operations is reduced by 20%.Research limitations/implicationsThe RCF has been demonstrated with the data from a consumer electronics organisation. Literature points out that there are many different mathematical models for RL across a number of industries. Thus, at this stage, it is not clear if the RCF developed in this research will work in other industries, such as the newspaper, plastic bottles and online retailers industry where product returns are high. This research work can be extended in developing an IT solution by future researchers that can be linked to the main ERP system of an organisation.Practical implicationsSC managers can use the RCF in the extended form of an IT solution to manage the RL operations of their organisations.Originality/valueThere is a lack of research in the space of reverse collaboration in the broader field of SC management. This paper has fulfilled that gap. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management Emerald Publishing

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Emerald Publishing
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1741-0401
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10.1108/ijppm-10-2017-0247
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The purpose of this paper is to present the research carried out on the development of a conceptual framework termed as the reverse collaboration framework (RCF) to provide supply chain (SC) visibility and information sharing to practitioners in a reverse logistics (RL) operations.Design/methodology/approachThe research methodology used in this research is a combination of concept mapping, and the extension of the work of other researchers (deductive approach) to develop a RCF that connects tools, techniques, systems and RL processes.FindingsThis research shows that by integrating tools, systems, tools and techniques with RL processes by means of the RCF will increase performance and productivity of a RL operations. This is demonstrated by applying the RCF to a consumer electronics business that proves that the time taken for the end to end RL operations is reduced by 20%.Research limitations/implicationsThe RCF has been demonstrated with the data from a consumer electronics organisation. Literature points out that there are many different mathematical models for RL across a number of industries. Thus, at this stage, it is not clear if the RCF developed in this research will work in other industries, such as the newspaper, plastic bottles and online retailers industry where product returns are high. This research work can be extended in developing an IT solution by future researchers that can be linked to the main ERP system of an organisation.Practical implicationsSC managers can use the RCF in the extended form of an IT solution to manage the RL operations of their organisations.Originality/valueThere is a lack of research in the space of reverse collaboration in the broader field of SC management. This paper has fulfilled that gap.

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International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management – Emerald Publishing

Published: Feb 8, 2019

Keywords: Supply chain management; Supply chain integration; Reverse logistics; Reverse collaboration; Supply chain visibility

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