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September-October 2014
2014 marks the 10 year anniversary of the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 ranking. This year we have a diverse set of large, global companies with mature, demand-driven supply chains. There are lessons to be learned from these supply chain leaders, many of whom have led their industries over the past decade. Browse this issue archive.Need Help? Contact customer service 847-559-7581 More options
While conventional supply chains seek to efficiently move products in a linear fashion from raw materials to end consumers, a “circular” or “closed-loop” supply chain is one that is also dependent on feeding used products back as raw materials. The resulting circular supply chain poses unique challenges and opportunities for supply chain professionals.
Successfully building and managing such a system requires new and unconventional thinking. That’s what the Milwaukee, Wisc.-based global manufacturer Johnson Controls has done to incorporate automotive battery recycling into its business
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There are plenty of economic incentives for re-thinking the auto battery supply chain. As much as 80 percent of the materials used to make auto batteries can be derived from recycled batteries. The metals, plastics, and acid used to make conventional auto batteries can all be recycled. This creates a significant business benefit by minimizing the impact of price volatility of these commodities and providing raw materials at a more competitive cost. Moreover, automotive batteries contain hazardous materials. The best and most responsible form of minimizing the health and environmental risks is to recycle them.
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September-October 2014
2014 marks the 10 year anniversary of the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 ranking. This year we have a diverse set of large, global companies with mature, demand-driven supply chains. There are lessons to be… Browse this issue archive. Access your online digital edition. Download a PDF file of the September-October 2014 issue.Download Article PDF |
While conventional supply chains seek to efficiently move products in a linear fashion from raw materials to end consumers, a “circular” or “closed-loop” supply chain is one that is also dependent on feeding used products back as raw materials. The resulting circular supply chain poses unique challenges and opportunities for supply chain professionals.
Successfully building and managing such a system requires new and unconventional thinking. That’s what the Milwaukee, Wisc.-based global manufacturer Johnson Controls has done to incorporate automotive battery recycling into its business
Distinguishing Features
There are plenty of economic incentives for re-thinking the auto battery supply chain. As much as 80 percent of the materials used to make auto batteries can be derived from recycled batteries. The metals, plastics, and acid used to make conventional auto batteries can all be recycled. This creates a significant business benefit by minimizing the impact of price volatility of these commodities and providing raw materials at a more competitive cost. Moreover, automotive batteries contain hazardous materials. The best and most responsible form of minimizing the health and environmental risks is to recycle them.
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