Reverse Logistics
Kulikova, Olga (2016)
Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016080413639
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016080413639
Tiivistelmä
This thesis was focused on the analysis of the concept of reverse logistics and actual reverse processes which are implemented in mining industry and finding solutions for the optimization of reverse logistics in this sphere. The objective of this paper was the assessment of the development of reverse logistics in mining industry on the example of potash production.
The theoretical part was based on reverse logistics and mining waste related literature and provided foundations for further empirical study. The history, relevance and structure of reverse logistics were considered in this part of the paper. The theory also included the analysis of industrial waste in the context of reverse logistics. In addition, the analysis of statistical data in the form of tables and diagrams were used in the theoretical part.
The empirical part included the analysis of the implementation of reverse logistics in potash mining industry. The emphasis of the empirical part was on the description and consideration of reverse logistics with relation to a Belarusian company. Based on this information, the decision of further analysis of reverse logistics implementation in the companies “Belaruskali”, “PotashCorp”, “Mosaic”, “Kali&Salz” and “Uralkali” was made.
In conclusion, three solutions for the optimization of reverse logistics in mining industry were proposed. They are the implementation of an efficient reverse logistics management system, particularized marketing campaign and the attraction of investments for the development of reverse logistics innovations and their future realization. It is also important to note that the above-mentioned solutions can be implemented in any mining company. In sum, the main objective of the study was achieved.
The theoretical part was based on reverse logistics and mining waste related literature and provided foundations for further empirical study. The history, relevance and structure of reverse logistics were considered in this part of the paper. The theory also included the analysis of industrial waste in the context of reverse logistics. In addition, the analysis of statistical data in the form of tables and diagrams were used in the theoretical part.
The empirical part included the analysis of the implementation of reverse logistics in potash mining industry. The emphasis of the empirical part was on the description and consideration of reverse logistics with relation to a Belarusian company. Based on this information, the decision of further analysis of reverse logistics implementation in the companies “Belaruskali”, “PotashCorp”, “Mosaic”, “Kali&Salz” and “Uralkali” was made.
In conclusion, three solutions for the optimization of reverse logistics in mining industry were proposed. They are the implementation of an efficient reverse logistics management system, particularized marketing campaign and the attraction of investments for the development of reverse logistics innovations and their future realization. It is also important to note that the above-mentioned solutions can be implemented in any mining company. In sum, the main objective of the study was achieved.