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What is Reverse Logistics?

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What is reverse Logistics? Before we dive in the nuances of reverse logistics, otherwise known as return logistics, integration, let's briefly recap what reverse logistics is. Reverse logistics refers to all operations related to the reuse of products and materials.

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What is Reverse Logistics and How Is It Different than Traditional Logistics?

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Many people associate reverse logistics to simply cover returns, but it is much more broad than that. Beyond answering “what is reverse logistics,” it is important to understand the history of reverse logistics, the benefits of reverse logistics and why it’s a rising practice, especially in aftermarket industries.

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Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014

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If you are familiar with the term logistics, then you undoubtedly know it conjures up a different meaning to different people , different countries, and different companies even. There are countless number of logistics service providers who offer many different types of broad and niche services. Read the full Post. Read the full Post.

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The Complete Logistics Picture: The Role of Parcel in Reverse Logistics

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Managing parcels for outbound shipping represents only a portion of a shipper’s overall logistics strategy. Freight spend must include parcel in reverse logistics spend, and major carriers are turning their attention to the value stream of proactive parcel management in reverse logistics. Download Here.

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Less Than Truckload Shipping Trends to Wrap Up 2018

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Shipping rates will continue to soar, and demand for more capacity will push the stretched industry to its breaking point, says Michael Angell of Freight Waves. With FT carriers already rejecting some freight that is too light (in the range of 5,000 to 10,000 pounds), demand for LTL options and capacity will increase.

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Using Technology to Integrate Your Return Management Strategy

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Of course, more data amounts to increased visibility and, therefore, actionability to prevent disruptions from contributing to higher freight spend. As also reported by Accenture , “To help leaders use insights to respond with confidence, companies should use a logistics control tower to get a real-time view of operations.

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What Are the Top Warehouse Management KPIs Every Supply Chain Exec Should Measure

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Warehouse managers face many challenges. Vendors need to have access to the latest inbound freight routing guides and more. These challenges can be overwhelming, but supply chain executives and managers can simplify the process by tracking these top warehouse management KPIs (key performance indicators). Reverse Logistics KPIs.