Impact of product-design strategies on the operations of a closed-loop supply chain

Affiliation of Author(s):经济与管理学院

Journal:TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART E-LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW

Key Words:Product-design strategy Closed-loop supply chain Remanufacturing Environmental impact

Abstract:This study investigates product design and its impact on the operations of a two echelon closed-loop supply chain (CLSC). Research findings reveal that remanufacturing does not necessarily enhance the profitability of the supplier or the manufacturer, but adjusting product-design strategies helps to curb loss if profitability suffers. An environmental impact analysis identifies an interval for the base unit remanufacturing cost, within which remanufacturing is beneficial. We then obtain the condition under which the environmental impact can be mitigated by product design. These results shed insights for supply chain managers in their operational decisions and policy-makers in properly regulating remanufacturing activities.

ISSN No.:1366-5545

Translation or Not:no

Date of Publication:2019-04-01

Co-author:Liu, Zhi,Li, Kevin W.,lby,Huang, Jun,Tang, Juan

Correspondence Author:Huang, Jun,lzd

Date of Publication:2019-04-01