Strategic Closed-Loop Supply Chain Management

Closed loops depict supply chains for which Original Equipement Manufacturer reintegrate their returned products into their own production network. While the reverse logistics research has extensively addressed the technical aspects of product reintegration, very few insights are available on whether OEMs should commit themselves to a closed-loop. The structure of the monograph is aligned to the decision-making process of Original Equipment Manufacturers willing to investigate the potential of closed-loops. This decision-making process is structured around fundamental questions managers are expected to answer prior to running a circular supply chain: Does a closed-loop fit with the corporate objectives? Is it profitable to run a closed-loop? How should OEMs deal with free-riders’ competition? Which product/technology/location setup leads to a profit-maximizing supply chain? The planning framework is finally applied to two case studies from the tire and the computer industry. The structure of this book follows the decision-making process of Original Equipment Manufacturers investigating the potential of closed loops, including fundamental questions managers must answer when planning a circular supply chain: Does a closed loop fit corporate objectives? Is it profitable? How should OEMs deal with free-rider competition? Which product/technology/location setup leads to a profit-maximizing supply chain? The book includes case studies from the tire and the computer industry. Front Matter....Pages I-XI Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Introduction....Pages 3-11 Strategic Aspects of Asset Recovery....Pages 13-30 Strategic Impact of Closed-Loop Supply Chains....Pages 31-50 Competition in Closed-Loop Supply Chains....Pages 51-65 Strategic Network Planning in Closed-Loop Supply Chains....Pages 67-96 Front Matter....Pages 97-99 Tire Industry....Pages 101-117 Computer Industry....Pages 119-132 Conclusion and Outlook....Pages 133-137 Back Matter....Pages 139-156 Closed loops depict supply chains for which Original Equipment Manufacturer reintegrate their returned products into their own production network. This book presents a framework structured around questions managers are expected to answer prior to running this chain, and shows its application to case studies from the tire and computer industry Baptiste Lebreton. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [139]-150).