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Reverse Logistics – What Happens to Stuff We Return?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Swimsuits and dresses for weddings—you never buy just one,” says Joanie Demer, co-founder of Krazy Coupon Lady. People who buy portable generators during weather emergencies use them until the emergencies have ended, and then those go back too. Brick-and-mortar stores also allow shoppers to return unwanted purchases.

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E2open Acquires Steelwedge. Impact on Market?

Supply Chain Shaman

On March 26, 2015, I nsight Venture Partners (“Insight”) purchased E2open for $8.60 Taking the company private, the investment by Insights gives E2open capital to purchase companies. They have recently purchased the undervalued assets of Orchestro, ICON-SCM , Serus, Terra Technology and now Steelwedge.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

Mary Kay @MaryKay Mary Kay has a long history of supply chain innovation, earning accolades as far back as 2004 and 2005. XB Logistics @XBLogistics A leading 3PL, XB Logistics aims to redefine traditional 3PL offerings to deliver operational excellence at a lower cost compared to conventional 3PLs based in the U.S.