Developing Return Supply Chain: A Research on the Automotive Supply Chain

The purpose of this study is to investigate and discuss the challenges namely, barriers solutions developing return supply chain policies in automotive industry. This industry has been suffering governmental pressure achieve sustainability all industrial processes. solution reorganize rethink product from beginning (closed-loop evolving cradle-to-cradle chain); however, literature about process scarce. paper presents exploratory research into order processes developed more sustainable chains. A strategic business net used as theoretical sample collect data. results show that climate change concerns guidelines lead organizational culture. It was found integrated processes, which affects interaction with partners. difficulted by total recycling. To overcome barrier, innovation strategies, alliances politics are presented enhancers development. Organizational cultural elements were difficulties, but could be easily mitigated enhancers, alongside commitment proactivity companies. shows when overcome, companies can integrate design frameworks their reorganization necessary accomplish guidelines.