Reverse Logistics Refers to

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Multiple Choice

Reverse logistics refers to

• A) the collection of used goods donated to nonprofit organizations by ultimate consumers to be restored, cleaned, repaired, and resold back to ultimate consumers.
• B) deconstructing products that failed to pass quality inspection standards on the production line and reusing workable parts instead of throwing out the entire unit.
• C) the process of reclaiming recyclable and reusable materials, returns, and reworks from the point of consumption or use for repair, remanufacturing, redistribution, or disposal.
• D) organizing a cost-effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods, and related information from point of origin to point of consumption to satisfy customer requirements.
• E) the donation of old or broken automobiles to nonprofit organizations that can be recycled or turned into scrap with the profits applied to the organization's operating expenses.

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Definitions:

Margin

The difference between the selling price of a product and the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of the selling price.

Investment Opportunity

A situation in which an individual or organization has the possibility to invest in something that has the potential to yield financial returns.

Margin

The difference between the selling price of a good or service and its cost, often expressed as a percentage of the selling price.

Return On Investment

A performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment by comparing its return to its cost.