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| Reverse
logistics in a pharmaceutical company: a case study |
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| Company: |
Schering, germany |
| Period: |
2000 |
| Authors: |
Ruud Teunter, Karl Inderfurth, Stefan Minner, Rainer Kleber |
Abstract:
In this paper we discuss the two main reverse
logistics processes at
the pharmaceutical company Schering. Both are
associated with the production of
active ingredients from raw materials. Firstly,
by-products are reused, because
they contain valuable materials. Secondly, impure
solvents are recycled or
thermally utilized. We describe these reverse
logistics processes and discuss
their effects on production planning and inventory
control. Additionally, we give
insights into the economic valuation of product
recovery. |
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