This research concerns the reverse logistics systems in ferrous scrap of 12 North American manu- facturing plants. It examines the role of purchasing and other functions in the reverse logistics system, and assesses the contribution made by the various departments. Purchasing played a significant role in managing reverse logistics activities at the plants in the study. Volume was found to significantly influence strategies and processes used by plants in their reverse logistics systems. A total of six volume-based approaches for mana- ging ferrous scrap reverse networks are identified. The implications of each are discussed using case studies to highlight differences among the strategies.
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