Nunes, Breno, Bennett, David, Shaw, Duncan and Quariguasi, João (2011). Challenges and opportunities for reverse logistics initiatives in the automotive industry. IN: Operations strategy and performance. Holweg, M. and Srai, J.S. (eds) GBR: University of Cambridge.
Abstract
This paper investigates the main strategies automotive companies adopt to address the issue of dealing with end-of-life vehicles and spare parts. Furthermore, it investigates the reasons behind take-back strategies, i.e how and why automotive companies undertake initiatives in reverse logistics. The research findings indicate that companies are trying to respond to the end-of-life legislation based on cost-effective approaches as well as corporate environmental responsibility. Outsourcing is used when expertise is found to extract value from scrap and there is cooperation with suppliers and vendors to facilitate the dismantling of cars and recycling of parts.
Divisions: | College of Business and Social Sciences > Aston Business School College of Business and Social Sciences > Aston Business School > Operations & Information Management Aston University (General) |
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Event Title: | 18th International Annual Conference of the European Operations Management Association |
Event Type: | Other |
Event Location: | Cambridge |
Event Dates: | 2011-07-03 - 2011-07-06 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | automotive industry,reverse logistics,end-of-life,environmental management |
ISBN: | 978-1-902546-94-0 |
Last Modified: | 09 Dec 2024 09:20 |
Date Deposited: | 06 Oct 2014 15:05 | PURE Output Type: | Conference contribution |
Published Date: | 2011 |
Authors: |
Nunes, Breno
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0000-0001-8892-2728)
Bennett, David ( 0000-0003-1480-8652) Shaw, Duncan Quariguasi, João |