The challenge of reverse logistics in catalog retailing
- 1 February 2001
- journal article
- Published by Emerald Publishing in International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
- Vol. 31 (1) , 26-37
- https://doi.org/10.1108/09600030110366384
Abstract
Many firms are placing greater emphasis on managing returned product. Reverse logistics programs are being used to recover assets that would otherwise be lost. Research results are presented covering reverse logistics programs in the electronics industry, specifically among firms selling through catalogs. The paper looks at how reverse logistics performance and satisfaction with reverse logistics service are influenced by industry, firm size/sales volume, and internal or external assignment of responsibility for disposition. The results are mixed. Performance is significantly impacted by sales volume, while industry effects significantly impact satisfaction. Neither performance nor satisfaction was significantly influenced by location of responsibility for disposition.Keywords
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