Operations Management
Operations Management
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780135173626
Author: HEIZER, Jay, RENDER, Barry, Munson, Chuck
Publisher: Pearson,
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Continent C car battery industry says that they are recycling over 95% of the used batteries which is the highest for any type of commodity. But the disposing of lead has become a big concern leading to health issues such as high blood pressure, kidney damage, and other detrimental effects.

To determine: The course of action for the independent auto repair shop owner.

a)

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Course of action:

Person X as the independent auto repair shop owner has limited options for safely disposing of the old batteries every week instead of giving them to the auto parts suppliers. Person X can pressurize the battery supplier to take back the old batteries. Person X can also look at some market opportunities for the lead in the batteries as they can be recycled and used. But Person X has to ensure the disposal process is strictly adhering to the EPA regulations and other governmental policies.

Person X can also give the batteries to companies that have the processes and capability to safely dispose of the batteries. Apart from this, Person X can also choose to send the batteries offshore businesses such is Country M or other regions ensuring that there are no hazards at their end. Person X can also give the batteries to car battery manufacturers to efficiently recycle or safely dispose of them.

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To determine: The course of action for the large retailer responsible for the disposal of used batteries in a day.

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The manager of the large retailer Person X must ensure that all the harmful materials in the batteries are disposed of efficiently and properly. Person X as the manager is fully responsible for treating the different batteries in a place secluded from human beings. Person X can also look for a reverse supply chain to dispose of old batteries.

The manager Person X must also ensure that all the subordinates and other employees are strictly adhering to the battery handling guidelines provided they are being provided with adequate safety equipment. The disposing of batteries rather than recycling them is the best option as it is better for the environment. For a large retailer, disposing of old batteries will not prove too difficult.

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