Closed-Loop Supply System

Closed-Loop Supply System

Annotated Bibliography

Geyer, R., & Jackson, T. (2004). Supply Loops and Their Constraints: The Industrial Ecology of Recycling and Reuse. California Management Review

This study by Geyer and Jackson focused on introducing a framework that would aid managers in identifying and assessing supply loop methods. The study determines that there was an increasing number of firms in North America, Europe, and Asia that were taking part at the end of life management of a product. The study also highlights the significance of constraints in the supply chain.

Kumar, N. R., & Kumar, R. S. (2013). Closed-loop supply chain management and reverse logistics-A literature review. International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, 6(4), 455-468.

This research paper by Kumar and Jackson was conducted to examine how Dell company utilized the closed-loop supply chain in its day to day activities. Techniques established in the company include modularity, postponement, vendor managed inventory, demand management, and supply chain management. The study suggests that there is a need to focus on efficiencies in the supply chain as a means of establishing customer value, and businesses should examine itself before adopting the logistic and inventory approach used by Dell.

Szmelter, A. (2016). Specifics of closed-loop supply chain management in the food sector. Logistyka Odzysku, (3 (20)), 82-86.

This study by Szmelter sought to determine how closed-loop supply chain management was being utilized in the food industry. The article provides a detailed account of how this system aids in waste management and how the implementation brings about problems in logistics management. It also provides detailed examples of businesses that have chosen to adopt a closed-loop supply system. This study proves that closed-loop supply chain management can be used in food industry businesses.

Savaskan, R. C., Bhattacharya, S., & Van Wassenhove, L. N. (2004). Closed-loop supply chain models with product remanufacturing. Management Science, 50(2), 239-252.

This paper by Savaskan and Bhattacharya sought to determine the process of choosing the correct reverse channel structure to collect already used products from the consumer.  The study suggests that a manufacturer may collect the desired product directly from the consumer or hire a third party to manage. This paper does an accurate description of how closed supply chain management is applicable in the modern setting while encouraging other businesses to adopt this model.

Autry, C. W., Whipple, J. M., Bell, J. E., Mollenkopf, D. A., & Stolze, H. J. (2013). Natural resource scarcity and the closed‐loop supply chain: a resource‐advantage view International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management.

This study by Autry and others sought to determine that closed-loop supply chain management is a viable option for firms to adopt to deal with the growing concern of scarcity of resources. The study establishes that the closed-loop supply chain is useful in helping decrease the harmful effects of destroying the environment. However, the study highlights the need for better-closed loop capabilities to deal adequately with the scarcity of resources.

Govindan, K., Soleimani, H., & Kannan, D. (2015). Reverse logistics and closed-loop supply chain: A comprehensive review to explore the future. European Journal of Operational Research, 240(3), 603-626.

This study by Govindan and Kannan sought to determine how reverse logistics and closed-loop supply management prepare businesses for the future. The study analyzes how companies have utilized these systems in the past and explain the limitations found and suggest more efficient ways of using reverse logistics and closed-loop supply with an eye toward the future.

Quariguasi Frota Neto, J., Walther, G., Bloemhof, J. A. E. E., Van Nunen, J. A. E. E. & Spengler, T. (2010). From closed-loop to sustainable supply chains: the WEEE case. International Journal of Production Research, 48(15), 4463-4481.

This research paper by Neto and others sought to determine that closed-loop supply chains are sustainable.  They base their results on the electronics supply chain and assess whether all the phases of closed-loop supply have minimal effect on the environment. The study determines that CLSC has minimal impact on the environment but proposes more extension on the current CLSC to optimize operations further.