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MENTAL MODEL · M3011

Reverse Logistics

Reverse Logistics
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Contrary to traditional logistics from manufacturer to consumer, it refers to the process of products returning from the point of consumption to the point of origin (or recovery point), including returns, repairs, recycling, dismantling, and reuse. Scaffolding role: closed-loop thinking. It is crucial in circular economy and sustainable development. It forces thinkers to focus not only on "creation and delivery" but also on "end-of-life and regeneration," making it a key element in designing long-lasting systems.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Closed-loop thinking. It is crucial in circular economy and sustainable development. It forces thinkers to focus not only on "creation and delivery" but also on "end-of-life and regeneration," making it a key element in designing long-lasting systems.

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Collecting and reprocessing returned goods, packaging, and end-of-life products from the consumption end to form a reverse supply chain.

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