... patterns. In a non‐stationary situation the impact of uncertainties could be even stronger, since excessive returns might happen more often. Originality/value Focuses on important issues in product recovery management. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 Inventory control Numerical...

... management Risk management Uncertainty management Control Managing supply chains in today's competitive world is increasingly challenging. The greater the uncertainties in supply and demand, globalisation of the market, shorter and shorter product and technology life cycles, and the increased use...