Title: Strategic reverse logistics disposition decisions: from theory to practice

Authors: Benjamin T. Hazen

Addresses: Department of Management, Auburn University, 401 Lowder Business Building, Auburn, Alabama 36849, USA

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to synthesise the fundamental factors established in extant conceptual reverse logistics frameworks in order to provide a synopsis of these factors to business decision makers who are looking to adopt or improve their firms| reverse logistics functions. This research analyses academic reverse logistics disposition decision literature from a strategic perspective to identify and expand upon the primary themes developed within the literature. The proposed aggregate framework assimilates relevant strategic framework literature into a concise schema for practitioners to consider when making strategic reverse logistics decisions. This framework emphasises the interdisciplinary and strategic nature of reverse logistics decisions as developed in the literature.

Keywords: strategic reverse logistics; strategy; literature review; content analysis; conceptual framework; disposition decision; returns management; interdisciplinary.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLSM.2011.043118

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management, 2011 Vol.10 No.3, pp.275 - 292

Published online: 06 May 2015 *

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