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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. Liquidity Services operates eight regional warehouse-size facilities in North America.

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The GoBolt Story with Mark Ang

The Logistics of Logistics

Founded in 2017, GoBolt (formerly Bolt Logistics) is a technology company building the first sustainable and first-party supply chain network that partners with merchants to deliver a complete end-to-end customer experience.

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InFocus Webinar: The Silent Tsunami- Navigating Reverse Logistics Challenges

Locus

Diving deep into these swirling waters, Brian McLean, Director of Sales for North America at Locus, offered enlightening insights in a recent InFocus Webinar. Each return carries costs in transportation , warehousing, and restocking but adds zero to the revenue. Quick reverse pickups. Enhanced customer satisfaction.

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E-Commerce Sales are Soaring! But are E-Commerce Operations Profitable?

Logistics Viewpoints

However, Amazon North America is primarily retail sales of consumer products, but includes subscription services as well. The high costs of ecommerce relate to the fulfillment of orders – namely warehouse handling and transportation costs. As does reverse logistics (returns). Scalability and Capabilities.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America. Improve Inventory Management Will your logistics outsourcing strategy include contract warehousing?

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

Find out the most important logistics trends that could impact supply chains in 2022. The last mile delivery market size in North America is expected to grow by USD 59.81 Technavio, Last Mile Delivery Market in North America by Service and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025, Jan 2021.

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Seven Activities to Turn Insights into Customer Delight

BlueYonder

When someone in North America starts looking for Extra Long Twin bedding sets, it is highly likely they are buying for someone going to a college dorm. This includes at least three kinds of insights: Anticipating what each customer might need and when. Predicting the paths to purchase she is likely to take.