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International Journal of Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering

Simultaneous Analysis of WEEE Management System Focusing on the Supply Chain in India, UK and Switzerland

Author(s) : BISWAJIT DEBNATH, RAHUL BAIDYA   , SADHAN K GHOSH

Abstract

Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment(WEEE) is the fastest growing waste stream and alarming to be a possible threat. Rapid product growth with rapid product obsolescence is the main reason behind it as the short innovation cycle is the driving force. As per the prediction of a report by United Nations, by 2020, WEEE from old PCwould jump by 500 per cent on 2007 levels in India.The key elements of the developing nations are the proper implementation of the rules like EPR, ARF etc and a proper supply chain network (SCN). It has been observed that the overall management system of WEEE in the developed nations like Switzerland is organized and follows a proper framework but the developing nations like India is still struggling to establish proper management system. There exists proper WEEE management system in UK but still there are a few drawbacks.This paper presents comparative review of the WEEE management system of India, UK and Switzerland particularly focusing on the supply chain network and the legislation. The issues and challenges in SCN have been addressed and possible solution has been suggested. The result will be helpful for further development of WEEE management in the countries to move forward with WEEE management.

No fo Author(s) : 3
Page(s) : 16 - 20
Electronic ISSN : 2374 - 1589
Volume 2 : Issue 1
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