Implementing just-in-time philosophy to reverse logistics systems: A review

Hing Kai Chan, Shizhao Yin, Felix T.S. Chan

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Abstract

Just-in-time (JIT) and reverse logistics are two important philosophies. Coincidentally, both are related to reducing the impact on the environment. However, they are sometimes in conflict with each other. The former focuses on moving the materials smoothly which require a stable demand and supply, but the latter is weak in terms of predicting how many returned products will be processed. Therefore, there is a need to investigate the impact of JIT to reverse logistics systems. After an extensive literature review based on a model developed for this purpose, different functions, namely reverse logistics structure, process model, product life cycle, information system model, and JIT performance, have been identified that have great impact on integrating JIT with reverse logistics. In short, a process model with JIT can have a better control on cost and efficiency of reverse logistics activities, and product life cycle management with JIT helps to design the product that consider the reverse activities in various process models. An information system can support both process model and product life cycle management for JIT reverse logistics. Details are presented in this paper.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6293-6313
Number of pages21
JournalInternational Journal of Production Research
Volume48
Issue number21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • environment
  • just-in-time
  • reverse logistics
  • supply chain management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Strategy and Management
  • Management Science and Operations Research
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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