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RLA Inaugural Startup Pitch Contest

Cathy Roberson

The biggest retail challenges from the NRF and Appriss survey include the following: Self-service returns Damaged returns or policy abuse Re-processing goods at a warehouse on digital returns Indeed, a lot of work still needs to be done in reverse logistics. Tompkins Robotics – Expanded its reverse logistics capabilities in 2018.

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Accessing Bathrooms

Cathy Roberson

(Source: Reddit ) There’s been a lot of supply chain pains over the years, many of which are well documented – port congestion, capacity issues, rising spot rates, plunging spot rates, hidden fees, maxed out warehouses – just to name a few but one that I’m still trying to wrap my head around is access to bathrooms.

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Last-Mile Success - Closer and Faster

Cathy Roberson

Indeed, positioning inventory closer to customers and providing fast and efficient delivery is the key to success for retailers in terms of financial and customer satisfaction. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, as well as a monthly podcast on Air Cargo World.

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Freight Audit Advisor: How an Expert Amplifies Value in Perpetuity

Intelligent Audit

Now, remember that a significant source of freight payment mistakes is improper invoicing and weight declarations by truckers and 3PLs (third-party logistics). Carriers bill customers based not only on shipment quantity but also cargo weight, can result in overcharges if incorrect.

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The importance of partnerships – Lessons learned from Big Lots

Cathy Roberson

We have made great strides in mitigating our sales and inventory exposure by sourcing through other vendors, which will fill the majority of the gap by the end of Q2,” Thorn said. Catch my twice-a-week column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo Next.

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The Year Ahead: CTL Research Goals Highlight Top Supply Chain Challenges

MIT Supply Chain

Develop omnichannel reverse logistics and takeback models to enhance circular supply chains. integrating forward and reverse logistics) and facilitate their single-stream return for reuse, recycling, and remanufacturing. from small delivery drones to heavy-lift cargo vertical takeoff and landing craft?—?can

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Supply Chain Trends: A Deep Dive Into Evolving Logistics for 2022 Trends

Intelligent Audit

Clearly, companies that want to appeal to the next generation of shoppers need to keep their eyes on green initiatives and trends, such as improved reverse logistics , to appeal to new customers in 2022. ?4. Logistics for 2022 also points to the growing focus on circular supply chains as vital for the years to come.