Reverse Logistics Tangible and Intangible Elements that should go into an
ROI analysis
This week we will be discussing the calculation of return on investment
(RO). Although economic terms are important, we also want to discuss other
terms that are also important in this kind of analysis. This week, the
topics of discussion that you are required to address are:
Explain and discuss the Tangible and Intangible Elements That Should go into
a ROI analysis: These benefits could include carbon footprint, alternative
fuel options, take-backs, reuse, refurbish, raw materials -recapture,
re-sale, virtual benefits, reduction of emissions and any other elements
that you see as important to reverse logistics in which a fiscal gain can be
captured.
I look forward to your comments and discussion regarding this week’s
questions.
Critical Thinking: For this course, analysis and critical thought are
expected. However, I do realize that in some of the undergraduate courses
that you may have taken prior, this was not an expectation. So what does
this really mean?
Analysis or critical thought is taking the concept, applying it to an
organization or idea, looking at the implications (so what does this really
mean and what are the comparative and contrasting views in the literature),
and then drawing conclusions based on the research. It is not summarizing
the research or just citing it. It is not just rendering an opinion either.
This is where some get confused.
To sum this up, what you are really doing is asking “why” and “what” do the
concepts mean as you are applying your experiences or what you read. Just
remember that you have to probe deeper and look for the connections
throughout your analysis. What you will find is that you are not just
answering the question but learning how to challenge yourself to look at the
world differently. Truly dig for the “so what.”
Learning Objectives
LO 7 – Examine the process of identifying reverse logistics-related social
infrastructure bottlenecks.
LO 12 – Describe the best practices in reverse logistics applications,
planning, policies, and regulations in returns and their impact on the
organizations return on investment and stakeholder interaction.
LO 13 – Examine the process to gain a competitive Advantage in RL.
LO 14 – Examine environmentally sound policy and regulations, economic and
business factors, environmental factors, and social factors