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Returnable containers: an example of reverse logistics
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Considers the application of returnable containers as an example of reverse logistics. A returnable container is a type of secondary packaging that can be used several times in the same form, in contrast with traditional cardboard boxes. For this equipment to be used, a system for the return logistics of the containers should be available: this system should guarantee that the containers are transported from the recipients to the next senders, and that they are cleaned and maintained, if necessary. Outlines several ways in which the return of these containers can be organized. Also includes a case study involving the design of such a return logistic system in The Netherlands. Also describes a quantitative model that can be used to support the related planning process.
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- Authors
- Kroon, L., & Vrijens, G.
- Venue
- International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
- Publisher
- Emerald
- Published
- 1995-03-01
- Volume
- 25
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 56-68
- ISSN
- 0960-0035 (ISSN-L)
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- W2091912607
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- 397
- References
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- FWCI
- 5.18
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- green
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