A bibliometric analysis of reverse logistics from 1992 to 2017

Adib Bensalem () and Vichara Kin ()
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Adib Bensalem: ESCE Paris
Vichara Kin: IEMN-IAE Nantes - Institut d'Économie et de Management de Nantes - Institut d'Administration des Entreprises - Nantes - UN - Université de Nantes, LEMNA - Laboratoire d'économie et de management de Nantes Atlantique - IEMN-IAE Nantes - Institut d'Économie et de Management de Nantes - Institut d'Administration des Entreprises - Nantes - UN - Université de Nantes

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Abstract: Purpose This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of RL with the aim of unveiling its intellectual structure. It also suggests a theoretical framework of related fields often ambiguously studied such as SCM, GSCM, CLSCM, and SSCM. Design/methodology/approach This research first defines Reverse Logistics (RL) with respect to other closely related theoretical fields such as Closed-Loop, Green and Sustainable Supply Chain Management. The building blocks of RL since 1992 are then derived through both a unidimensional and a multidimensional analysis. The discussion results in a conceptual map which shows how these fields relate to each other. Finally, trends and future directions of research are identified. Findings The cocitation map results in a four cluster configuration: (1) Green Supply Chain Management, (2) RL network design, (3) Remanufacturing and (4) RL concepts and practices. Originality/value The novel contribution of this research is the application of bibliometric methods to characterize the RL discipline, and the results are complementary to those obtained by other researchers using a traditional qualitative literature review. The results obtained may be useful to both new and established researchers in identifying future directions for research.

Keywords: Cluster analysis; Reverse Logistics; Sustainability; Green Supply Chain; Closed-Loop logistics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018-05-22
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Published in Rencontres Internationales de la Recherche en Logistique et Supply Chain Management, May 2018, Paris, France

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