Reverse Logistics for Vinyl Flooring
Introduction: Reverse logistics is the use of those vehicles delivering materials to a location to back haul materials. In the context of this case study, it is the use of vehicles delivering new construction materials to a site to return the unused materials and off-cuts back to the manufacturer for recycling and reuse.There are a number of benefits to implementing an effective reverse logistics operation.
Project Details: The site in question is Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary. Main contractor Laing O’Rourke was responsible for the construction of two separate buildings as part of a £170M hospital extension project. The project commenced in 2005 with fi nal works completed in 2010.Waste management on site is a key issue for Laing O’Rourke, and as such they have appointed a dedicated waste management and logistics contractor, Munnellys..
Click here to read more on Reverse Logistics for Vinyl Flooring
Related Case Studies:
- Case Study on Reverse Logistics Reverse Logistics Abstract: This paper gives an overview of scientific...
- Case Study on Council of Logistics Management: Alpargatas SA Alpargatas was founded in 1883 by two men who symbolized...
- Case Study in Logistics Management, India The competitive drivers of the 21st century are time and...
- Case Study on Logistics and Supply Chain of Amul The main priority of every nation is to ensure food...
- A Case Study on Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK...