ABSTRACT
Agility in the reverse logistics supply chain has become key success factor in a competitive and
volatile market. I choose to direct my studies in the field of reverse logistics, because it is one of
the most competitive and underrated topics in domain of supply chain.
volatile market. I choose to direct my studies in the field of reverse logistics, because it is one of
the most competitive and underrated topics in domain of supply chain.
Reverse Logistics has gained more importance from last few decades due to increase in internet
based online shopping and government laws and regulation on recalling end of life products.
Organizations nowadays fill difficult for smooth running of reverse logistics due to more
complexity involved in processes.
For controlling reverse logistics in an efficient way, the concept of intelligent product plays an
essential role in maintaining sustainable development in the reverse logistics. Intelligent products
are at their early stage of progression and their applications plays an important role in solving
major reverse logistics problems. As intelligent product is a comprehensive topic selected
intelligent products are internet of things(IOT), Radio frequency identification (RFID), blockchain
and cloud computing.
The main focus of this paper was to solve three research questions, first question focused on use
of intelligent product in reverse logistics, second question was based on knowing how intelligent
product can solve major reverse logistics problem and third question was focused on barriers faced
while implementing intelligent product in reverse logistics.
Implementation of intelligent product in reverse logistics will make reverse logistics processed
less complicated due to real time product tracking ability and visibility throughout reverse
logistics. Coordination and lack of information flow between reverse logistics actors will become
a straightforward.
The consequence and finding of this study were able to solve all they research questions with
appropriate literature work. Finally, limitation and future studies in this field was suggested for
further research.
Keywords:- Reverse logistics, Intelligent products, Internet of things, Radio frequency
identification, blockchain, cloud computing, Agility
identification, blockchain, cloud computing, Agility
AIM
The aim of this thesis project is to understand the concept of reverse logistics and intelligent product in detail. And focus on use and implementation of intelligent product in reverse logistics. Studies will also try to look for some challenges faced while executing intelligent product in reverse logistics.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. What are the main Uses of intelligent product in reverse logistics?
2. How intelligent product can help in solving main reverse logistics problems?
3. What are the Challenges faced while implementing intelligent product in reverse logistics?
INTELLIGENT PRODUCTS USED IN MY RESEARCH
RFID
INTERNET OF THINGS
BLOCKCHAIN
CLOUD COMPUTING
The thesis was based on Benchmarking and academic researches, more then 100 research paper were theoretically analyzed and crossed referred from academic generals like science direct, scoops, springer link, google scholar, web of science, etc. you can find full report of my thesis below.
RESEARCH QUESTION 1
What are the main Uses of intelligent product in reverse logistics?
USE OF RFID IN REVERSE LOGISTICS
USE OF IOT IN REVERSE LOGISTICS
USE OF BLOCK CHAIN IN REVERSE LOGISTICS
USE OFCLOUD COMPUTING IN REVERSE LOGISTICS
RESEARCH QUESTION 2
How intelligent product can help in solving main reverse logistics problems?
I mainly focused on 4 main problem stated below and technologies that can solve this problem
High Cost Associated With Reverse Logistics- BLOCKCHAIN
Uncertainties Relating To Product Returns- RFID
Lack Of Collaboration With Supply Chain Partners In Reverse Logistics-CLOUD COMPUTING
Poor Data Visibility And Lack Of Information-INTERNET OF THINGS
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY CAN BE USED TO SOLVE COST RELATED PROBLEM
PROBLEM RELATED TO UNCERTAINTIES CAN BE SOLVED BY RFID TECHNOLOGY
LACK OF COLLOBORATION PROBLEM CAN BE SOLVED WITH CLOUD COMPUTING
LACK OF INFORMATION FLOW CAN BE SOLVED BY IOT TECHNOLOGY
RESEARCH QUESTION 3
What are the Challenges faced while implementing intelligent product in reverse logistics?
CHALLENGES FACED WHILE IMPLIMENTING RFID
CHALLENGES FACED WHILE IMPLIMENTING IOT
CHALLENGES FACED WHILE IMPLIMENTING BLOCKCHAIN
CHALLENGES FACED WHILE IMPLIMENTING CLOUDCOMPUTING
FLOW OF INFORMATION USING APPLICATION OF INTELLIGENT PRODUCT
Full report of thesis work
YOU CAN FIND MY FINAL THESIS DEFENCE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION BELOW
