Selection of strategy for reverse logistics implementation

Purpose Reverse logistics has attracted many industries due to product recalls, enormous waste generation, competitive reasons, vast opportunity in the waste management market, and to get the maximum value out of waste recovery. Selection of the right implementation strategy is vital for reverse logistics to function efficiently. Therefore, this research aims to evaluate the criteria for selecting reverse logistics strategy and help to choose the preferred strategy for its implementation. Design/methodology/approach Three reverse logistics implementation strategies, namely, in-house, joint venture and outsourcing, are proposed. A novel hybrid fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (F-AHP) and fuzzy measurement of alternatives and ranking according to COmpromise Solution (F-MARCOS) based framework is developed to fulfil the research objective. A survey is performed on Indian manufacturing industry to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed framework. Findings The result shows that government policy and regulations, reverse logistics risks and reduced emission have prime importance for a manufacturing industry which needs to implement reverse logistics into its supply chain. Outsourcing is the preferred reverse logistics strategy followed by joint venture and in-house that a manufacturing firm in India can implement. Research limitations/implications The research results are based on the responses of the survey received. This research considers various industry sectors to test the applicability of the framework. However, for actual implementation, this survey must first be limited to a particular industry as the results will apply to that industrial sector only. Practical implications This developed framework simplifies the procedure of selecting the strategy when the industry needs to implement reverse logistics. For industries working with a smaller set of criteria, this framework is a powerful and dynamic approach for reducing and choosing the most pertinent one that helps accomplish their objectives of reverse logistics implementation strategy selection. Originality/value Based on the literature and current applicability of reverse logistics, this research proposes three models to implement reverse logistics in Indian industries. A novel hybrid F-AHP and F-MARCOS based framework is developed to handle the selection of suitable reverse logistics strategy.

Construction logistics in urban development projects – learning from, or repeating, past mistakes of city logistics?

PurposeThe construction industry is reluctant to utilize construction logistics centres (CLC). To understand why, the purpose of the study is to increase the understanding of drivers and challenges of CLC utilization.Design/methodology/approachAdopting an activity-based cost methodology, nine construction projects' CLC utilization in a Swedish urban development project is analyzed for a time period of three years (2013–2016).FindingsThere is a difference between drivers and challenges for implementing and utilizing CLCs, which are often implemented to reduce third-party disturbances. The drivers to utilize a CLC, however, stem from achieving efficient logistics. The authors identify two different utilization strategies; the CLC is used either for just-in-time (JIT) deliveries or as a consolidation point.Research limitations/implicationsThe study shows that construction logistics is to some extent repeating some mistakes of its big brother, city logistics. The study hypothesizes that there are differences between CLC implementation and utilization drivers and challenges that are often overlooked, which can explain the lack of CLC utilization.Practical implicationsThe study shows that it is crucial for construction projects to develop and formulate a logistics strategy for how to utilize the setup, i.e. deciding whether to use the setup as a consolidation point leading to fewer deliveries and more materials on-site, or as JIT, leading to more deliveries but fewer materials on-site.Social implicationsCLCs can reduce environmental impact and third-party disturbances. However, to make this come true, acceptance among the users is needed. The study provides understanding of drivers and barriers for CLC implementation and utilization that can increase acceptance among users (i.e. construction projects).Originality/valueThe current study is one of the first studies to analyze CLC utilization.

Strategic Logistics on Halal Products

This study introduces a new conceptual framework related to the logistics strategy of halal products on customer loyalty. The provision of halal products must be carried out in a Muslim country, namely Indonesia. Products that provide halal certification for these products are LPPOM MUI Indonesia Halal Products, LPPOM MUI, 2020. This methodological study was built and developed from several previous studies. This research is quantitative research with SEM. This finding is the importance of halal product logistics strategy and product quality will influence consumer behavior. Consumer behavior is related to customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. The logistics strategy of halal products, namely products such as food, beverages, medicines, and cosmetic ingredients, requires a good management system, quality will get consumer satisfaction and loyalty in consuming halal products. The implication of this research is the logistics strategy of halal products is not only from product quality to make consumers satisfied. Consumers will be satisfied in terms of distribution, storage, marketing, and overall sales. Halal product logistics strategy meets consumer and market desires. Strategies to create customer loyalty. The originality of the research is a logistics strategy for halal products that gives birth to customer satisfaction and loyalty. This study provides an important reference for Islamic companies, branding, and marketing.

Logistics and increasing the competitiveness of the company

Introduction. In today's rapidly changing external environment, a stable profitability and a high level of competitiveness of national enterprises' products is only possible if an effective logistics cost management mechanism is formed, which ensures the optimal value of these costs in production conditions. Researched scientific and practical issues of competitiveness, as well as logistics, A.A. Mazaraki, І.М. Semenenko, Р.А. Fatkhutdinov, I.N. Gerchickova, B.А. Anikin, J. Schumpeter, D.J. Bauersox, D.J. Christopher, M.R. Linders, D. Waters, J.B. Haywood, et.al. The purpose of the paper is to reveal the importance of logistics in improving the competitiveness of the enterprise, analysis of its logistics potential, development of recommendations for the use of logistics tools in the practice of the enterprise. Results. This concept forms the basis of an enterprise's economic strategy: the logistics process is used as a tool in the competition. In today's environment, one of the main problems of domestic enterprises is the lack of logistics strategies designed for integrated supply chain management in order to optimise their resources. Unfortunately, there remains a lack of capacity to implement logistics approaches in their operations and to develop a logistics strategy in line with their own logistics potential. The importance of strategic planning in logistics is due to the possibility of developing strategic development programmes for companies, aimed at the optimal organisation of flow processes and increasing their competitiveness. Introduction of logistic approaches into the practice of PJSC “Odeskabel” and development of logistic strategy according to the own logistic potential can significantly reduce expenses of the enterprise and increase its competitiveness. Conclusion. The importance of strategic planning in logistics is due to the possibility of developing strategic development programmes for companies, aimed at the optimal organisation of flow processes and increasing their competitiveness. Introduction of logistic approaches into the practice of PJSC “Odeskabel” and development of logistic strategy according to the own logistic potential can significantly reduce expenses of the enterprise and increase its competitiveness. The results of the authors' researches and achievements of the leading scientists have allowed recommending a number of directions of reducing the logistic costs of PJSC “Odeskabel” in order to increase its competitiveness.

Addressing the Location Problem of a Perishables Redistribution Center in the Middle of Europe

This work aims to contribute to the debate on practical utilization of different location models for consolidation, redistribution, and repackaging centers in a supply chain to optimize shipments, thereby reducing food loss and waste, within the framework of quality of customer service improvement. The scenario in question is the creation of a redistribution center for highly perishable products (fruits and vegetables) from southeast Spain—the leading European supplier—for customers throughout Europe. It is estimated that 10% of exports (more than 530,000 metric tons) from this area are returned by customers due to minor defects. These products cannot be reused and are therefore wasted. Regarding the methodology, comparisons were made between the p-median, gravity p-median, and p-center models. Scenarios of change in demand and randomness in distances were also tested. In addition, the modelling used included the cost and time within a multicriteria optimization framework to assess the possibility of a transport mode change. It was observed, for example, that the gravity p-median model proved useful for perishable products and the logistics strategy chosen. Furthermore, the p-median model displayed strong robustness against long-term changes in demand and random distances. In general, it was demonstrated that this strategy would successfully reduce the response time and distance of shipment from the distribution center to the customers and thereby improve sustainability of the service, reducing the waste related to direct shipments. Furthermore, this research also demonstrated the difficulty of using intermodality in this context, mainly due to transit time, which would undoubtedly increase the waste generated.

The impact of marketing strategy on logistics decisions and the implementation of JIT

Marketing has a significant impact on logistics systems and corporate performance, so it is nowadays necessary to define a marketing logistics strategy in the lives of larger companies so that logistics decisions are not distorted by the marketing strategy. According to the current direction of development, smaller and smaller quantities of goods are constantly being moved, with ever shorter deadlines. Therefore, companies prefer to use the Just In Time (JIT) system, which results in a gradual reduction in inventory costs, but increases the burden on the environment. In this article, we analyze the interaction between marketing and logistics and the logistics environment required to implement a JIT system. For research we have used the matrix of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) technique to evaluate the needs of the customer with respect to the JIT system, thus clarifying the logistics strategy applicable to the introduction of the specific product.

The Improvement Of The Corporate Logistics System In Exporting Vegetables And Fruits

This article discusses the concepts of a corporate logistics system, about the rules, how the company's logistics strategy should be aimed at supporting the corporate strategy in order to optimize the company's resources when managing material and related to flows. The concepts shown can be used by all specialists.

Enhancing Egyptian container terminals performance through managing efficiency and competitiveness

PurposeThe importance of container transportation has increased due to the globalization of the world economy. The purpose of this research is at proposing a framework to enhance the container terminals performance through evaluating efficiency and competitiveness.Design/methodology/approachThe researchers used data envelopment analysis to assess the efficiency and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process to measure competitiveness of container terminals. The proposed framework captures key performance indicators to evaluate the container terminals' performance and identify areas that need improvement. It was applied to the Egyptian container terminals from the period of 2015–2019 as an empirical study.FindingsFindings highlights the highest utilization of resources of Alexandria port while more attention should be given to the level of service provided. On the other hand, El-Sokhna should focus on more utilization of the available resources. The performance evaluation showed that the rest of Egyptian terminal ports should improve both competitiveness and efficiency at different levels based on their performance ranking.Research limitations/implicationsThe developed framework can be used as an evaluation tool to evaluate the performance of container terminals in other countries, and can be utilized as a performance benchmark tool to compare the performance of container terminals of competing ports.Practical implicationsThe developed framework can help policymakers to assess efficiency and competitiveness based on both quantitative data and experts' judgement in order to help in formulating government logistics strategy.Originality/valueThe research provides a comprehensive framework to measure and evaluate competitiveness and efficiency of container terminals based on both quantitative data and experts' judgement.