Reverse logistics in a system of the circular economy: theoretical aspect

• Дата: 2018
• Автори: Zaloznova, Yu., Kwilinski, A., Trushkina, N.
• Формат: Стаття
• Мова: English
• Опубліковано: Інститут економіки промисловості НАН України 2018
• Назва видання: Економічний вісник Донбасу
• Теми: Economic Theory and History
• Онлайн доступ: http://dspace.nbuv.gov.ua/handle/123456789/150147
• Назва журналу: Digital Library of Periodicals of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
• Цитувати: Reverse logistics in a system of the circular economy: theoretical aspect / Yu. Zaloznova, A. Kwilinski, N. Trushkina // Економічний вісник Донбасу. — 2018. — № 4 (54). — С. 29-37. — Бібліогр.: 35 назв. — англ..

The evolutionary development and stages of formation of the concept of «green» logistics have been studies. Based on the analysis and generalization of the existing scientific approaches to the definition of the term «green logistics» they are systematized into 7 classification groups: such as scientific line; economic activity; factor of preservation of the environment through environmentally friendly technology; environmental safety tool in the context of the integrated system; set of logistic approaches to optimization of waste flows and resources; transport distribution system; attempt to develop an environmentally compatible product. It is established that the majority of scientists identify the concept of «green» and «environmental logistics», which means a set of actions aimed at minimization of the environmental impact of logistics activities; integrated management of logistics processes (production, storage, transportation of waste); subsystem of control of flow of products with a minimum level of eco-destructive impact of economic activity on the environment; from the point of view of a systematic approach as a scientific line, which involves the use of modern innovative logistics technologies. Scientific approaches to the definition of «reverse logistics» are classified into 8 groups: modern concept of waste management; waste flow management system; process of planning, realization and control of logistic goods flows from the sphere of turnover and consumption as a result of the reverse distribution of finished products; moving products from the point of its consumption to the point of its production in order to restore its value or provide its recycling; return of material after user to manufacturer through recycled cooperatives; logistic approaches to optimize the waste flow stream; logistics of returned goods or reverse material flows; the process of returning inventory items from the consumer to manufacturer. Proprietary formulation of the concept of «reverse logistics» as a type of economic activity is given the processes of storage, transportation, environmentally safe storage, recycling (recycling and disposal) of waste, which can reduce the negative impact on ecosystems and the environment. The implementation of reverse logistics tools will minimize the cost of the process of waste flow while maintaining the necessary level of environmental safety, which is one of the important requirements for the implementation of integrated waste management systems under modern conditions of the development of the circular economy.