Narayana Naidelage, Chamari Pushpamali (2021) The role of reverse logistics on supply chain performance. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
Abstract
This thesis examines the effect of reverse logistics practices on supply chain performance in the construction sector that adversely impacts the environment. Mixed-method was adopted to examine the role of reverse logistics practices, environmental impacts of reverse logistics strategies, and the effect of reverse logistics on supply chain performance. Results revealed that waste management is the mere focus of reverse logistics in the industry, reuse is environmentally the best option, and reverse logistics favourably impact most of the performance criteria. The study provided recommendations for strategic decision and policy making for successful reverse logistics at macro, meso, and micro levels.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Thesis advisor: | Agdas, Duzgun and Rose, Tim |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | circular economy; closed loop supply chain; construction materials; supply chain management; reverse logistics; reverse supply chain; waste management |
| Index terms: | environmental impact, waste management, construction sector, policy making, performance criteria, strategy, supply chain performance, closed-loop supply chain, construction material, option, reverse logistics, circular economy |
| Subjects: | policy studies, environmental impact, waste management, supply chain operations, sustainable design, building materials, supply chain performance, decision analysis, industry analysis, sustainable supply chain, management, performance measurement |
| Topics: | Risk Management, Sustainability, Engineering Principles, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Governance, Business Strategy, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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