4.4. Green storage
It is necessary for appliances retail to meet the general requirements of storage management and think
of the special nature of home appliances.
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z Creating secure storage environment.
z Building rational distribution warehouse.
z Developing an electronic inventory system.
z Arranging reasonable inventory quantity.
z Keeping safety of goods in the process of warehouse operations.
4.5. Green reverse logistics
The new product packaging equipment and materials could be recycled during goods are distributed
and installed to customers. The used appliances and packaging can be recycled by retailers alone or
recovered by third-party logistics, and then returned to the manufacturers for re-use or concentrate.
4.6. Enhance the enterprise’s awareness of green logistics
Enterprises should improve the green awareness of logistics and build green corporate culture and
promote the development of green logistics. Taking the social responsibility of environmental protection
will enhance the corporate image.
The implementation of green logistics needs the support of institutions and standards decided by a
nation. The Government should issue preferential policies and adopt preferential policies and support the
implementation of green logistics of home appliances retailers. Home appliances retailer, manufacturers
and third party logistics could sign the related agreements and supervise the implementation of green
logistics and enhance their level of green logistics through their own norms.