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Innovation with Reverse Logistics (Part 1 of 2)”.

ModusLink Corporation

Many SME’s take advantage of Outsourcing the core components of their Supply Chain to experienced professionals within the industry. A large Supply Chain element that is often prioritized when Outsourcing is the process of ‘Reverse Logistics’. T he definition of Reverse Logistics.

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The Impact of the Coronavirus Crisis on Reverse Logistics

Enterra Insights

Therefore, reverse logistics companies are preparing for managing the influx of returned or replaced items during this time.”[2]. Reverse logistics: An inconvenient challenge. Journalist Maghan McDowell ( @maghanmcd ) calls returns (aka reverse logistics) “an inconvenient challenge” for retailers.[3]

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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

Reverse logistics is difficult and costly. The process is inefficient and unpredictable, and leaves retailers with used inventory that oftentimes cannot be resold. Moving Forward: Reverse Logistics Technology. Jorge Lopera is Vice President Latin America & Industry at FarEye. Who pays the price?

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Reverse Logistics – What Happens to Stuff We Return?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Last year, I attended a three-day conference in Las Vegas conducted by the Reverse Logistics Association, a trade group whose members deal with product returns, unsold inventories and other capitalist jetsam. Most online shoppers assume that items they return go back into regular inventory, to be sold again at full price.

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Reverse Logistics emerging from the "dark side" and into earnings calls

Cathy Roberson

I missed sending out a post last week and really am sorry about that but…here’s my excuse…I was at the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) Leadership Conference last week. by industry and lots more. Reverse logistics is a fascinating part of supply chains that tends to get overlooked by many.

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Reverse Logistics Planning: Why Peak Season Plans Must Include Return Consideration

Intelligent Audit

Reverse logistics planning has always been an essential aspect of supply chain operations and inventory management, but its impact may surpass anything seen in the modern transportation industry. The Challenge of Reverse Logistics Planning and the Holiday Shopping Season.

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What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics?

Supply Chain Game Changer

And then at some point all of these activities were included under the banner of “Reverse Logistics” What on earth is Reverse Logistics? So What Is Reverse Logistics? The term “Reverse Logistics” was first coined by James R. And Why Is Reverse Logistics Important?