In March, Clemens Löffler, researcher at the Department of Management, presented his paper “Who should collect? Reverse Channel Design for Remanufacturing under Supplier Competition” at the 13th EurOMA Sustainability Forum 2026 in Porto, Portugal.
In his paper, Clemens Löffler shows that the design of reverse supply chains for used products is a key lever for both profitability and sustainability in the circular economy. His findings demonstrate that the question of who should be responsible for collecting and returning used products cannot be answered in a one-size-fits-all way, but instead depends on the competitive dynamics within the supply chain.
Fruitful and well-founded discussions with international experts
For the researcher from the Competence Center for Business Controlling & Accounting, the EurOMA Forum was two intensive and inspiring days. Particularly valuable was the academic exchange with colleagues from different countries and disciplines. The conference impressively demonstrated how fruitful well-founded discussions on sustainable operations and supply chain topics can be.
Important impulses and contacts for future research
In particular, the conversations on circular economy, reverse channels and remanufacturing opened up new perspectives for Clemens Löffler and provided important impulses for future research. Forums like this are highly valuable because they create space for critical reflection, new collaborations, and the joint advancement of academic research questions.
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