The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Therefore, both outsource these tasks to specialized reverse logistics providers to assist with examining, categorizing, sorting, and finally disposing the product returns. A key opportunity in reverse logistics stems from the data that can be collected. pharmaceuticals). The entire process can be labor intensive.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 18, 2019

Reverse logistics. A reverse logistics strategy is essential for successful omnichannel operations. 1] Staff, “ Supply Chain Graphic of the Week: Mapping Customers Flows – and Where Customers are Lost ,” Supply Chain Digest , 19 January 2017. [2] Footnotes. [1] 7] Paul A.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 3, 2018

Reverse logistics adds another layer of complexity (and a few more cogs) into the omnichannel machine. Ben Ames ( @BenBames ) observes, “All this creates big headaches for retailers. ” Customer Think , 29 April 2017. [4] 9] Jason Rosing, “ Is Omnichannel Dead? ” Customer Think , 29 April 2017. [4]

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Shipchain

MARCH 13, 2019

It also affects reverse logistics. Reverse Logistics Management Is a Practical Use of Blockchain. According to Daphne Howland of Retail Dive , the value of retail returns rose 53% in 2017, costing companies more than $400 billion annually.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

That is the word being used to describe the state of the logistics industry in 2017, reports William B. Last year, the 2016 State of Logistics Report alluded to rising shipping volume, partially responsible for decreased overhead costs, as a driving force behind declining overhead costs across all modes of shipping.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Our solutions allow you to improve your Supply Chain by implementing: Packaging, Kitting & Assembly B2B and B2C Fulfillment Reverse Logistics Warehousing and Distribution Delivery and Logistics Location optimization. 2017, February). Sources: KPMG International. Brexit: The impact on sectors. Investopedia.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In fact, investor funding for this technology has ballooned since 2017 , growing from US$0.1 Automated delivery : Delivery drones are the final piece of the logistics puzzle, automating the last mile of delivery using either driving or flying robots. Learn more: Reverse Logistics: What is it, and Why is it So Important?

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

Value-added services like customs brokerage, insurance, and reverse logistics add layers of complexities well beyond the scope of a carrier’s core competence. Dropping profit margins – Hanjin’s bankruptcy in late 2016 capped a difficult year for carriers and 2017 hasn’t been much better. Freight Market Intelligence.

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Saddle Creek Logistic Services

MARCH 8, 2018

In 2017, the e-commerce return rate was 18 to 25 percent – roughly three times that of brick-and-mortar stores, RILA data shows. The post 5 Reasons Why a 3PL Should Manage Your Reverse Logistics appeared first on Saddle Creek Logistics Services. Not only must.

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

Value-added services like customs brokerage, insurance, and reverse logistics add layers of complexities well beyond the scope of a carrier’s core competence. Dropping profit margins – Hanjin’s bankruptcy in late 2016 capped a difficult year for carriers and 2017 hasn’t been much better. Freight Market Intelligence.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

Journalist Tim Robinson reports, “The logistics industry which was valued at $7,641.2 billion in 2017 plummeted to $5,200 billion in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic was mainly responsible for this massive slowing of logistics activities across the world.”[7] billion by 2027. Talent Shortage.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

Although this has always been a peak season for imported goods, more than 17,000 TEUs entered the Port of Oakland in the fall, which is a sum far more significant than data from 2017. White-glove logistics. Inbound logistics. Reverse logistics. LTL and FT trends. Shipper-carrier relationships. Data in trucking.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Date: 28-29 March 2017. The event for the home delivery value chain: from retail to logistics. Returns and reverse logistics. Home Delivery World Europe. Venue: Business Design Centre, London, UK. Organisation: Terrapinn. URL: www.terrapinn.com/delivery. Innovation. Technology. Performance. Click and Collect operations.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 23, 2020

Contract managers must ensure clear rules are defined, specifically regarding product reception, batch recall, quarantine management and reverse logistics. In the US, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) was updated in 2017 to require compliance with FDA labeling guidelines.

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Elementum

AUGUST 8, 2018

The company spent as much as $20 billion in deliveries and other shipping-related costs in 2017 alone. It’s not just retail brands that are crossing the line into logistics. The service offers warehousing, fulfillment, and reverse logistics to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 8, 2020

It also lets sellers tap into Amazon’s capabilities in the logistics field, which allows all sellers to fulfill orders no matter the number or volume. FedEx Fulfillment offers a wide range of excellent services such as packaging, reverse logistics, transportation, and warehousing. Pure-Play Fulfillment Services.

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Elementum

AUGUST 8, 2018

The company spent as much as $20 billion in deliveries and other shipping-related costs in 2017 alone. It’s not just retail brands that are crossing the line into logistics. The service offers warehousing, fulfillment, and reverse logistics to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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6 River Systems

MARCH 23, 2022

B in 2017 to a forecast of $6.97 Under the best conditions, reverse logistics can be a complicated process. The Rise of Robotics Various forms of robotics have been used in warehouses for several years now, and the adoption rate is accelerating. AMRs have seen spectacular growth, from $0.99 B in 2022 , a CAGR of 47.6%.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In order to meet the unprecedented demand for the holiday shopping season for online and brick-and-mortar stores, where sales grew at least 20 percent over 2017, explains Business Wire , requires unmatched WMS efficiency. Every retailer, online and in-store, still has some holiday sale in progress.

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Veridian Solutions

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In order to meet the unprecedented demand for the holiday shopping season for online and brick-and-mortar stores, where sales grew at least 20 percent over 2017, explains Business Wire , requires unmatched WMS efficiency. Every retailer, online and in-store, still has some holiday sale in progress.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 8, 2019

How can artificial intelligence improve logistics? What do I need to know about reverse logistics? 3] Rosemary Coates, “ Lessons from Leonardo da Vinci We Can Apply To Supply Chain ,” Supply Chain Management Review , 14 December 2017. [4] How are warehousing practices changing? The questions are endless.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

In 2017, the company began to look at new options for warehousing, knowing it would need to start placing inventory closer to customers if it wanted to compete in the challenging omnichannel retail space. Let’s take a look at how each of these elements depends upon an effective and efficient reverse supply chain. Customer Experience.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Following the 2017 holiday shopping season, retailers grew significantly, and today, e-commerce makes up 17 percent of all retail sales in the U.S. E-commerce is on track to break records for sales around the globe in the 2018 holiday shopping season.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Elemica Gains Significant Network and Software Growth in 2017 Across the Process Industry Markets. Reverse Logistics: Dealing with $90 Billion in Holiday Returns. a logistics provider that helps companies like Target Corp., What Stores Do With $90 Billion in Merchandise Returns (WSJ – sub. Staples Inc.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

In 2017, Target acquired Shipt, an on-demand grocery delivery company, establishing it as a grocery and FMCG home delivery partner. The reverse logistics process, too, is a prime target for refinement. The company continued to expand the concept in the years leading up to the pandemic breakout. Good for Amazon, Good for Kohl’s.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 12, 2017

By Irv Grossman and James Kilkelly | January 12, 2017 | SupplyChain Management Review The Internet of Things will change the way supply chains manage the lifecycle of products, as a slew of new connected devices come to market.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 23, 2019

Explosive growth of ecommerce means huge volumes of goods are moving from suppliers to distribution centers, stores, and residences, and, in the case of returns (it is estimated shoppers returned $385 billion worth of inventory in 2017), back again. Consolidation – Meet retailer on time, in full requirements reliably.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 23, 2019

Explosive growth of ecommerce means huge volumes of goods are moving from suppliers to distribution centers, stores, and residences, and, in the case of returns (it is estimated shoppers returned $385 billion worth of inventory in 2017), back again. Consolidation – Meet retailer on time, in full requirements reliably.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Being named in 2017 as one of Supply and Demand Chain Executives Pro’s To Know. effective rate to that of considering total landed costs, speed, IOH, WC, Omni Channel distribution solutions and reverse logistics. How has the Supply Chain changed over the course of your career?

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

By 2017, the market research company expects the number of global smartphone users to increase to 2.50bn and represent 33.8% Inventory management and replenishment as well as reverse logistics can now be managed by mobile as well as payments. This represented about 24.4% of the total population. of the total population.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2024

This eclipse will be the first total solar eclipse to be visible in the provinces of Canada since February 26, 1979, the first in Mexico since July 11, 1991, and the first in the United States since August 21, 2017. It will be the only total solar eclipse in the 21st century where totality will be visible in Mexico, the U.S., and Canada.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 25, 2022

Customs Brokerage firm, Livingston International, noted in a 2017 white paper that according to the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA), the intent behind the change was to reduce costs to the private sector and facilitate trade. I’m venturing out to a few conferences this quarter so if you are too, let me know!

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MPO Multi Party Orchestration

DECEMBER 19, 2018

According to the 2017 Consumer Returns in the Retail Industry report, “Total merchandise returns account for more than $351 billion in lost sales for US retailers.”. The holiday season is a time of giving and receiving; UPS alone is anticipating delivering about 750 million packages.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

© Copyright Mortson Enterprises Inc, 2017. SupplyChain #SCM #Logistics #Procurement #Leadership #Change #ECommerce #Business #Transformation #Freight. There is a wonderful world of people and experiences that we can all learn from. So again I welcome you to the Supply Chain Game Changer blog. Let’s go! All Rights Reserved.

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FLEXE

APRIL 20, 2017

We know it’s only April, and we’ve only just started the second quarter of 2017, but for the supply chain the planning has already begun. The holidays have always been a logistical nightmare— especially when you take post-holiday reverse logistics into account. Q4 is just around the corner.

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FLEXE

APRIL 20, 2017

We know it’s only April, and we’ve only just started the second quarter of 2017, but for the supply chain the planning has already begun. The holidays have always been a logistical nightmare— especially when you take post-holiday reverse logistics into account. Q4 is just around the corner.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

© Copyright Mortson Enterprises Inc, 2017. And what other areas do you see in which Supply Chain delivers value? Supply Chain Value is a tremendous area that I am proud to be associated with! All Rights Reserved. Check out What is Change Management’s Role in the Digital Transformation of SCM?

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