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Practices of environmentally responsible reverse logistics systems in Brazilian companies

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  • Fernando César Almada Santos
  • Emília Mendonça Andrade
  • Ana Carolina Ferreira
  • Patrícia Cristina Silva Leme
  • Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to propose a classification of reverse logistics systems based on activities for value recovery from returned products. Case studies were carried out in three Brazilian companies. Research results show that Company 1 uses a reverse logistics system based on 'disposal logistics system', the main reason for returns is 'end of life' and the main motivation is 'legislation'; Company 2 uses 'Recycling logistics system', the main reason for the returns is 'products not sold' and the main motivation is 'recovery of assets and value'; finally, Company 3 uses 'product reprocessing logistics system', the main reason for returns is 'end of life' and the main motivation is 'social and environmental responsibility'.

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  • Fernando César Almada Santos & Emília Mendonça Andrade & Ana Carolina Ferreira & Patrícia Cristina Silva Leme & Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour, 2013. "Practices of environmentally responsible reverse logistics systems in Brazilian companies," International Journal of Business Performance and Supply Chain Modelling, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 5(1), pages 63-85.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbpsc:v:5:y:2013:i:1:p:63-85
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