Prioritizing critical success factors for reverse logistics implementation using fuzzy-TOPSIS methodology

Authors

  • Qasim Murtaza Mechanical, Production and Industrial Engineering Department, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, 110042, India
  • Rajesh K. Singh Mechanical, Production and Industrial Engineering Department, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, 110042, India
  • Saurabh Agrawal Mechanical, Production and Industrial Engineering Department, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, 110042, India
Abstract:

Electronics industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. In India also, there are high turnovers and growing demand of electronics product especially after post liberalization in early nineties. These products generate e-waste which has become big environmental issue. Industries can handle these e-waste and product returns efficiently by developing reverse logistics (RL) system. A thorough study of critical success factors (CSFs) and their ordered implementation is essential for successful RL implementation. The aim of the study is to review the CSFs, and to prioritize them for RL implementation in Indian electronics industry. Twelve CSFs were identified through literature review, and discussion with the experts from the Indian electronics industry. Fuzzy-Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) approach is proposed for prioritizing these CSFs. Perusal of literature indicates that fuzzy-TOPSIS has not been applied earlier for prioritization of CSFs in Indian electronics industry. Five Indian electronics companies were selected for evaluation of this methodology. Results indicate that most of the identified factors are crucial for the RL implementation. Top management awareness, resource management, economic factors, and contracts terms and conditions are top four prioritized factor, and process capabilities and skilled workers is the least prioritized factor. The findings will be useful for successful RL implementation in Indian electronics industry.

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