Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to determined how reverse logistics facilitates cost reduction in operation and production of glass bottles, The study adapts a descriptive research design and uses the sample size of 50 staff such are production managers, procurement officers, bottling managers and co- workers. Data were collected through survey, a list of a questionnaire to 50 respondents and analyzed through quantitative approach. In summary the finding revealed that, the use of third part logistic or outsourcing, transportation of product with description and fleet capacity utilization as a mechanism of handling logistic associated cost are positively significantly related to the effective implementation of reverse logistics of empty glass bottles by SBC Tanzania. Also, the findings indicated that the communities surrounded by SBC have enough skills, environmental conservation knowledge and environmental education on reserve logistics. Furthermore, the findings noted that, lack of awareness, poor infrastructures, and lack of supportive technology, poor personnel and insufficient financial resources are the challenges affecting reverse logistics of empty glass bottles by SBC Tanzania. The study recommends to Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited (SBC) that they should increase awareness to their community about reserve logistics of glass bottles; additionally, policy maker should reform the environmental policies that will support the current global environmental laws and regulation for better community health.
