Vlachos, IP (2014) Reverse food logistics during the product life cycle. International Journal of Integrated Supply Management, 9 (1-2). 1. 49 - 73. ISSN 1477-5360
Abstract
This study aimed to examine reverse logistics across the food product life cycle. The literature review of reverse logistics factors in food industry produced a set of supply chain performance measures. Using a survey, questionnaires were sent to 200 practitioners with experience in food supply chain operations. In total, 48 usable questionnaires were returned, resulting in 24% response rate. The contribution of this study lies in extending the body of knowledge of reverse food logistics during product life cycle. It offers practical advice to manage reverse food logistics. Results indicate that customer expectations are more significant during the introduction and growth stages. The effectiveness of the return process in the introduction stage will determine the future of the product and companies need to manage quality problems effectively. The paper discusses managerial implications and offers recommendations for future research.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | (c) 2014, Inderscience. This is an author produced version of a paper published in International Journal of Integrated Supply Management. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy |
Keywords: | reverse logistics, food industry, product life cycle, food products, food supply chains, supply chain performance measures, supply chain management, SCM |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Business (Leeds) > Management Division (LUBS) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 06 Oct 2015 12:20 |
Last Modified: | 15 Jan 2018 21:47 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJISM.2014.064356 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Inderscience |
Identification Number: | 10.1504/IJISM.2014.064356 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:85805 |