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How Returns Management Works: Process, Tips, & Best Practices

Unleashed

It covers every aspect of dealing with customer returns, including policy management, reverse logistics, customer service, returned goods inventory management , and developing strategies to reduce return rates. A good returns policy is crucial for ensuring a smooth customer experience. Should a returns policy be tight or lenient?

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Supplier Quality Management: What it is, 5 Key Metrics to Know & a 4 Step Supplier Evaluation Process

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series on Supplier Quality Management processes and how to evaluate your suppliers from Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain. In fact, we are introducing our newest blog category so you may easily read all supplier quality management type posts here. . Cost of quality.

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From Exports to Delivery: Simplifying PPE Shipping

CH Robinson Transportfolio

So, it’s important you’re up to date on the latest regulations to avoid your freight being held up. China has recently implemented three key policies that relate to PPE exporting. Policy 53 increases CIQ inspection on all PPE products, labels, packaging, and documentation. Metered freight solutions.

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The Pros and Cons: International and Domestic Sourcing

Unleashed

When considering where to purchase from, the prevailing idea seems to be that domestic sourcing allows for better control and shorter lead time, but international sourcing is more cost-effective. Low-cost country sourcing is a procurement strategy that falls under a broad category of procurement efforts called global sourcing.

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How to Prevent the Next Semiconductor Shortage

QAD

Long-term planning information is critical for the lower tier suppliers to plan and purchase their materials wisely. When the supply chain guesses incorrectly at any level, parts shortages will inevitably lead to costly premium freight and potential production disruptions up the supply chain. via terms and conditions)?

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Supply Chain Visibility Not Just a Requirement for the C-Suite, But a Responsibility in Management

GlobalTranz

Transparent supply chain management and effective supply chain visibility is a critical tool in a company’s continued growth and successful brand image. Some companies do not adhere to policy in a country that has little oversight of what many deem proper work conditions. A New Unique Selling Proposition?

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Transportation Cost Drains

The Logistics of Logistics

Many companies are experiencing dramatic increases in transportation expense that have turned into cash and quality drains for their organization. In addition companies are being required to find ways to improve the quality delivery services in order to hold off competitors. Transportation Cost Drain #2 - Freight Rates.