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RESEARCH QUESTIONS 2

Research Questions

COLL300 Research, Analysis, and Writing

Field of Study or Major: Transportation and Logistics Management

Topic: Value of Reverse Logistics

Five (5) Draft Research Questions:

1. How can businesses experience risks when they lack a clear reverse logistics?

2. What are the benefits of reverse logistics in a business?

3. How can reverse logistics efficiency be measured?

4. How do businesses apply reverse logistics in their operations?

5. How does reverse logistics increase or maintain sustainability?

Research Question Checklist:

Look at each question to see if it meets most of the criteria shown here. If it does not, please replace or revise it. Then write your revised questions below.

• Does the question deal with something that really interests me?

• Is it a topic I can research at the APUS Library?

• Is the span of information I want to cover reasonable?

• Is the question too broad, too narrow, or just right?

• Is the question an open-ended question that invites inquiry?

Five (5) Revised Research Questions:

1. How can businesses use reverse logistics to curb threats that the industries may face in the future?

2. How does recent research indicate trends, benefits, and development of reverse logistics?

3. What is the standard scale used in measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of reverse logistics in transportation and logistics management?

4. What is the process and cost associated with implementing reverse logistics in a business?

5. What are the activities that are undertaken in reverse logistics to ensure sustainability?

References

Jimoh Fatoki (July 24, 2018). “What are the trends of recent research works in the field of reverse logistics?” Research gate. Retrieved from: https://www.researchgate.net/topic/Reverse-Logistics

Nisa James (April 4, 2016). “Are there standard scales for measuring supply chain distribution in an end to end supply chain?” Research gate. Retrieved from: https://www.researchgate.net/topic/Reverse-Logistics