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What happens in disposal logistics?
Disposal logistics deals with reverse material flows. It includes:
- disposing of waste products through recycling, reuse, or destruction
- handling of returns such as damaged goods, misdeliveries, or items to be replaced (e.g., returnable containers or replacement units)
- management of geographically dispersed waste generation points
Disposal logistics is a subdiscipline of materials management and is essential for sustainable supply chain management.
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