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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. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

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Circular Economy and Information Sharing – The Role of Logistics

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In the Circular Economy, logistics is far more local, moves much smaller loads, and frequently consists of reverse logistics. Reverse logistics of used products from the consumer replaces (long-distance) transportation of new goods from manufacturing sites which can be seen in the Zalando example above.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

But now we have entered a new era of logistics that requires technological adoption and strategic execution. Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. At the end of the year, businesses have learnt a lot of lessons in logistics. Billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 10.78

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RLA Inaugural Startup Pitch Contest

Cathy Roberson

Retail return rates for 2022 appear to be leveling off, according to data from the National Retail Association and research partner, Appriss. billion in retail returns will be made in 2022 - 16.5% A number of logistics providers, carriers, and tech companies are introducing reverse logistics services and options.

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The battle for the last mile is in the cloud, but which one?

Cathy Roberson

Cloud providers are working with partners and connecting platforms to create supply chain ecosystems in which carriers, logistics providers, and shippers collaborate. As supply chains take a more circular approach, the last-mile and reverse logistics have become critical additions to ecosystems.

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Why Returns Happen More Around Peak Season and What to Do About Them

Intelligent Audit

Those are usual worries in any year, but the 2022 peak shipping season is shaping up differently. Consider how e-commerce grew through the first half of 2022. While data remained elusive in recent years, UPS found a unique fact in 2018. How the 2022 Peak Results in an Even HIGHER Risk. But data is a tricky subject.

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Parcels' role in Intermodal Rail

Cathy Roberson

Q4 NS call - NS CMO said NS was selected as the primary eastern rail carrier for FedEx as it launched its new intermodal service 1/2 [link] September 14th 2022 3 Retweets 23 Likes What about the USPS you may ask? million in FY 2018 (33%), while HCR transportation costs increased by $16.1 million in FY 2018.