Requiring manufacturers to manage their products when they become waste is an innovative form of regulation, which is in Asia, Europe and North America took on a variety of products, ranging from vehicles, equipment for the batteries. Nevertheless, even in many unregulated industries, some manufacturers voluntarily to assume more responsibility for their end of life products, driven by demand of customers and cost-effectiveness. Explores the various forms of return regulation and highlights some of the key features of the institutions that arise in response. Also presents seven strategic alternatives recovery of product and discusses some factors managers should consider in developing take-back strategy. "Hide
by Michael W. Toffel Source: California Management Review 30 pages. Publication Date: April 1, 2003. Prod. #: CMR256-PDF-ENG
Related Case Solutions & Analyses:
Regal Carnation Hotel Guam
Dr. Reddys Laboratories (A)
Star Machining Services Inc.
Roche and Tamiflu: Doing Business in the Shadow of Pandemic
The Oberman Family and Omeda Communications Inc.
People Management Fiasco in Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India Ltd.
Breaking Down the Wall of Codes: Evaluating Non-Financial Performance Measurement
Big Media Meets the Bloggers: Coverage of Trent Lotts Remarks at Strom Thurmonds Birthday Party
Corporations Culture and Commitment: Motivation and Social Control in Organizations
NeoPets, Inc.
