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

ModusLink Corporation

A large Supply Chain element that is often prioritized when Outsourcing is the process of ‘Reverse Logistics’. T he definition of Reverse Logistics. Reverse Logistics is often referred to as Reverse Supply Chain, and part of Closed Loop Supply Chain. Figure 1(The Reverse Logistics Process) (Chi-2018).

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This Week in Logistics News (September 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

to increase stake in India’s Flipkart H-E-B opens its biggest e-commerce fulfillment center ever NRF Announces Acquisition of Reverse Logistics Association Rockwell Automation announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ontario, Canada-based Clearpath Robotics. That’s all folks.

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9 Benefits of Effective Reverse Logistics Process & 5 Advantages of Partnering with a 3PL

GlobalTranz

While conventional logistics optimizes the flow of goods from producer to consumer, reverse logistics manages the processes for inverting that flow to deal with returned parts , materials and products from the consumer back to the producer. 5 Benefits of Reverse Logistics Management for Asset Recovery.

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Food Waste is a Big Problem That Can be Solved

DELMIA Quintiq

Poor planning on the food production side can result in crops not being harvested, food spoiling during transportation, or even overproduction, leading to food products going bad on the shelves before they can be sold. The first step requires food manufacturers to embrace two concepts: supply chain transparency and the circular economy.

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Reverse Logistics: Who Does it Well?

Logistics Bureau

It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Reverse logistic isn’t simply a reverse gear. Reverse logistics can also have a dramatic effect on steering a company’s fortunes. This also qualifies as reverse logistics.

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What Should an LTL Transportation Management System Do for Me as a Shipper?

GlobalTranz

Rather than looking at it with only two options, shippers need a third solution; they need to take advantage of an LTL transportation management system (TMS), focusing on how leveraging today’s systems, like the Cerasis Rater , can maintain profitability and drive expenses down. Think about the benefits you want from your TMS.

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The 8 Very Significant Benefits of Utilizing a Transportation Management Provider

GlobalTranz

Once upon a time, there were fewer manufacturing entities in the world, and shipping companies clamored for relationships with each and every business. Fortunately, Third-Party Logistics Service Providers (3PLs) offer a solution to this problem to help in gaining efficiency in transportation management. Saving Money.