The role of information technology and systems in reverse logistics: A case study

International Journal of Technology Management

Volumn 31, Issue 1-2, 2005, Pages 140-151

  Dhanda, Kanwalroop Kathy ^a   Hill, Ronald Paul ^b  

^a DEPAUL UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA   (United States)

Author keywords

Industry examples; Information technology; Recycling; Reverse logistics

Indexed keywords

LOGISTICS; RECYCLING;

COST SAVING; INDUSTRY EXAMPLES; INFORMATION SYSTEMS; REVERSE LOGISTICS;

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY;

EID: 19344363588     PISSN: 02675730     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/ijtm.2005.006628     Document Type: Conference Paper

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