Abstract
Reverse logistics, i.e. all operations related to the extension of a useful lifecycle for used products, commercial returns, excess inventory and packaging materials, is gaining increasing attention globally for its promising financial potential, its sustainable growth alternatives and the environmentally positive impact that it could have. In this paper, we include a brief discussion of the major reverse logistics issues and we present the new e-business models in this field. We identify key factors for their competitive advantages, and we discuss conceptual and current opportunities for these e-business models to thrive and advance. Finally, we outline some possible future developments of e-commerce tools for reverse logistics.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings - International Conference on Information Technology |
Subtitle of host publication | Coding and Computing, ITCC 2002 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Pages | 470-476 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 0769515061, 9780769515069 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Event | International Conference on Information Technology: Coding and Computing, ITCC 2002 - Las Vegas, United States Duration: 8 Apr 2002 → 10 Apr 2002 |
Other
Other | International Conference on Information Technology: Coding and Computing, ITCC 2002 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Las Vegas |
Period | 8/04/02 → 10/04/02 |
Keywords
- Automotive materials
- Business
- Computer industry
- Computer networks
- Consumer electronics
- Costs
- Environmental economics
- Industrial electronics
- Packaging
- Reverse logistics