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MGL 301 - Term Paper
MGL 301 - Term Paper
REVERSE LOGISTICS
In recent decades, there has been increasing interest in Reverse Logistics (RL), particularly with
the attention towards returns management in light of growing focus on the potential of closed loop
supply chains in enabling economic, environmental and social sustainability. From an economic
stand point, some firms are implementing an RL system to decrease the cost burden associated
with liberal return policies and to create added value for products that are at of their end of life
cycle. Some of the indirect reasons are motivated by increased socio-environmental awareness that
compel supply chains to commit towards socially and environmentally sustainable or responsible
behavior. In several countries, especially in developed economies, laws and regulations on
environmental protection and social welfare hold firms accountable for product recovery and
disposal methods, especially concerning greenhouse gas emissions and the generation of waste by
companies. With the numerous reasons that are influencing supply chains to operate an RL system,
the strategic value of Reverse Logistics in the decision making process of supply chains cannot be
understated.
Write a paper using course material and wider reading (review existing scholarly literature)
to CRITICALLY discuss the strategic importance/value of Reverse Logistics in enabling
supply chains to achieve sustainability. In your paper, you are REQUIRED to address the
following;
Guidelines;
• Abstract
• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Literature review (With appropriate sub-sections)
• Conclusion
• Reference/ Bibliography page
Instructions: