2.3. Reverse logistics
From the perspective of GSCM, Hervani et al. (2005) described reverse logistics as an operating practise that recovers materials for re-entry at forward supply chain to make new or used products, by means of reuse, remanufacturing and/or recycling. From the viewpoint of Prahinski and Kocabasoglu (2006), reverse logistics is the transportation of recoverable goods received from customers to reprocessing centre, inspection and disposition involves evaluating the product to determine the most appropriate disposition