Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is increasingly emphasized by manufacturing enterprises to improve eco-efficiency and to satisfy the growing environmental requirements expected in the market. This trend is salient for export-oriented manufacturers mandated to comply with environmental...

Reverse logistics (RL) practices represent an important and emerging trend in China's manufacturing practices. An increasing number of Chinese manufacturers have integrated RL practices in their operations to develop sustainable competitive advantage. There are six broad aspects of practicing RL...

An important issue in the design of a flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is the operational control of the materials handling subsystem, through which reparts are conveyed from one work station to the next. A popular type of materials handling device is the automatic guided vehicle (AGV), which...

The combined power of high speed and large storage of the modern computer makes it an ideal tool for providing the basic information that will assist managers in making decisions. Computers are a useful tool in manufacturing because the management of a modern plant is beyond the ability of a...