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Strategic Management of Spare Parts in Closed-Loop Supply Chains—A System Dynamics Approach

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  • Thomas Spengler

    (Department of Production Management, Institute for Economics and Business Administration, Braunschweig University of Technology, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany)

  • Marcus Schröter

    (Department of Production Management, Institute for Economics and Business Administration, Braunschweig University of Technology, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany)

Abstract

We developed tools for information management and spare-parts management in closed-loop supply chains. Our Internet-based information and communication platform provides data relevant to recycling based on Agfa-Gevaert's concept of a “recycling passport.” We defined what data is relevant based on the product-recovery strategy. Using system dynamics, we modeled an integrated production and recovery system for supplying spare parts to evaluate possible strategies for meeting spare-parts demand for electronic equipment in the end-of-life service period. We will implement these instruments and methods in a pilot study within our partner companies, Agfa-Gevaert AG and Electrocycling GmbH. Decision makers at Agfa-Gevaert will then be able to determine whether and how recovering components could reduce costs in spare-parts management in the end-of-life service period.

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  • Thomas Spengler & Marcus Schröter, 2003. "Strategic Management of Spare Parts in Closed-Loop Supply Chains—A System Dynamics Approach," Interfaces, INFORMS, vol. 33(6), pages 7-17, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:orinte:v:33:y:2003:i:6:p:7-17
    DOI: 10.1287/inte.33.6.7.25179
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