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Reverse Logistics: What is it, and Why is it So Important?

Unleashed

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. Why is reverse logistics important?

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. They are more likely to shop for discounts and sales and may delay purchases of some items.

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Building a Circular Supply Chain

TransAudit

Capturing value after the initial use is not generally part of the process and processes are not designed for reverse logistics in many cases. But, circular supply chains require cost-effective ways to recapture products to extract value. The right rebate or trade-in program can encourage additional purchases.

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What is Lead Time? Definition & How to Shorten It

Unleashed

For customers, it can mean the time it takes to receive an order after they have purchased it. For product sellers, it can refer to how long it takes to receive raw materials or bulk products after placing a purchase order with a supplier. There are many definitions for lead time in supply chain management.

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Sustainable eCommerce: Examples of Environmentally Friendly Online Retail

Ware2Go

This likely does not account for the impact of reverse logistics. The return rate on ecommerce orders can be up to 35% higher than in-store purchases, and the method of return varies — from scheduled carrier pickups, to in-store returns, to dropoff centers. In 2022 alone, eCommerce returns generated 9.5

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Sustainable eCommerce: Five Brands Leading the Way

Ware2Go

This likely does not account for the impact of reverse logistics. The return rate on ecommerce orders can be up to 35% higher than in-store purchases, and the method of return varies — from scheduled carrier pickups, to in-store returns, to dropoff centers. Sustainable e Commerce Matters to Consumers.

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Defining visibility

Cathy Roberson

A good view into 'Spend Cube' & its components, suppliers, categories sourced, risk arnd sourcing geos (geopolitics etc), commodity price trends that may need forward buying - all roll up to improved upstream SC visibility. #E2E, esp critical upstream where the supply of supply chains begin, must start with the #PO.