Reverse logistics in the Czech Republic: barriers to development
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| Year of publication | 2011 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis |
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| Citation | |
| Web | http://www.mendelu.cz/dok_server/slozka.pl?id=51329;download=79973 |
| Field | Management and administrative |
| Keywords | reverse logistics; management of reverse flows; perception of barriers; survey results |
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| Description | The article presents empirical survey results concerning two objectives. The first objective was to describe barriers of reverse logistics (RL) development in Czech companies. The other one was to research whether there are different views of these barriers between company experts and top managers. The analyses are based on data obtained through a questionnaire survey of 102 representatives of companies operating in the Czech Republic. Based on answer frequencies of respondents, the main internal barrier of RL development is its little importance in comparison with other activities, followed by the lack of systematic management, and unskilled workforce. On the other hand, customers are regarded as the most significant external barrier due to their careless handling with products and packaging as well as their pressure on the sale price. |
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