Implementation of logistics information system to support reverse logistics: a case study

International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management

Volumn 1, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 112-126

  Lau, H C W ^a   Lee, C K M ^a   Choy, K L ^a   Ip, W H ^a   Chan, F T S ^b   Ip, R W L ^c  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

^b UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

^c CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

reverse logistics; supply chains; telecommunication service

Indexed keywords

EID: 33745026208     PISSN: 17427967     EISSN: 17427975     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1504/IJLSM.2004.005542     Document Type: Article

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