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What Is Reverse Logistics?

Freight Center

Freight cargo moves from seller or manufacturer to the end customer, sometimes with the help of a third-party logistics company and sometimes handled internally through a large corporation. But the freight shipping world isn’t so cut and dry. That’s the process of reverse logistics.

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Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle

The Logistics of Logistics

Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle. Marty Wadle and Joe Lynch discuss transportation vs logistics. Marty has worked with Ruan for over 25 years and has held a series of positions with increasing responsibility within sales, supply chain solutions, quality, and logistics. Key Takeaways: Transportation vs Logistics.

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It’s Not Too Early to Prepare for Holiday Returns, Part One

Enterra Insights

Today’s complicated returns processes more often than not involve reverse logistics, which can be a real headache for retailers. Ryan Semrow, Product Owner for Reverse Logistics at C.H. Robinson, explains, “Reverse logistics refers to any portion of the reuse of products and materials in a supply chain.

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New Shipping Operations Ideas Bring Fresh Air to Stale Strategies

Intelligent Audit

After a difficult few years, things are looking up for global logistics providers. Despite ongoing volume issues for powerhouse 3PLs and persistent slowdowns at ports, the global logistics industry is on target to reach a staggering $6.55 Facing Low Package Volumes, UPS Introduces Logistics-as-a-Service Offering.

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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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The E-Commerce Reset

Cathy Roberson

E-commerce sales are higher than in the pre-pandemic period, as are shipping costs. Retailers with physical storefronts are also encouraging curbside pickups and Buy Online, Pick Up in Stores (BOPIS) to help reduce their shipping costs. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! population lives within 10 miles of a Target store.

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Returns Costs Increase Due to Congestion and Constraints in Supply Chains

Cathy Roberson

Contract logistics provider, GXO Logistics, for example, noted at its Investor Day in July that its reverse logistics revenue grew at a CAGR 15.8% ” Indeed, handling/reusing returned products is increasing as noted in the Reverse Logistics Association’s (RLA) recent survey.