Locus

JUNE 10, 2025

Streamline Your Route Planning Process Daily route planning can quickly become overwhelming, especially if you’re managing delivery routes using spreadsheets, manual methods, or basic mapping tools. Top 10 Route Planning Software Solutions: Overview Here’s a quick comparison of the top route planning software solutions in 2025.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

However, the inability for consumers to initially see, feel or experience products they purchase online can create gaps between product expectations and what arrives at the doorstep. Compare this to the 9% returns rate of purchases made in-store. Reverse logistics is difficult and costly. In the U.S, Who pays the price?

Reverse Logistics 274

Reverse Logistics Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 274

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Over the years, cost and efficiency ruled the supply chain agenda. The Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) has gained prominence as organizations tackle the disruption and prepare for a post-COVID world. The CPO and CSCO have stepped up to the challenges brought forth by COVID-19.

Manufacturing Procurement 286

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2018

This resounding trial and win signifies a new way shippers will be able to compete in the global market, speeding delivery of international shipments, enhancing existing supply chain operations, and more. In other words, the technology will continue to present challenges until its use becomes a standard in global and domestic trade.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 263

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss 5 trends shaping logistics and supply chain. In the interview, Ben reviews and discussed trends and interesting companies in ecommerce, final mile, cold chain, reverse logistics, and fulfillment. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk. About Ben Gordon.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

Each year in the United States, the return of goods purchased for the holidays usually peaks on one day in early January; the volume is so significant the day has been designated National Returns Day. This year, due to an increased number of e-commerce purchases, retailers and shippers will experience National Returns Week.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 274

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2018

E-commerce is growing faster than ever, and more consumers are leveraging online platforms in making purchasing decisions. According to Supply Chain 24/7 , e-commerce is on track to become the dominating force in all sales. Automated shipment tracking provides peace of mind to shippers and consumers. Click The Button.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 18, 2025

Scottsdale, Arizona-based supply chain management company Blue Yonder announced Wednesday that it has acquired full ownership of Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions (IPPS) and will continue to support FedEx Easy Returns. with plans for rapid growth.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2015

For all of you “in the know”, we are talking about reverse logistics – the “dark side” mix of art and science of the supply chain operations strategy. If you are in supply chain management long enough, you’ve probably experienced many attempts at tackling this problem.

Reverse Logistics 120

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

Guy Courtin is Vice President and Industry Principal of Retail at Tecsys, a global provider of supply chain solutions that equip the borderless enterprise for growth. Courtin is a senior executive with deep experience in the technology field with over 20 years of experience in the supply chain industry.

Retail 246

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2018

Customer service is more important than ever, and customers expect purchases to arrive at record speeds with free or low-cost shipping, says GlobeCon Freight Systems. As a result, e-commerce will have wide-ranging impacts on supply chain management. Download white paper.

Supply Chain Software 204

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Retail returns occur when a customer returns the purchased items to a seller in exchange for a refund, store credit, or a similar product. Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. 84% of buyers read the return policy before making an online purchase.

Retail 296

Retail Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 296

GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

Needs for efficient reverse logistics systems continue to increase as e-commerce claims greater market share, and as so many traditionally functioning businesses grow and inevitably incur increasing volume of returns. This presents opportunities for developing new revenue streams, an exciting challenge to logistics professionals.

Reverse Logistics 120

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

The roles of logistics and procurement in an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. According to Paul Myerson , reports Industry Week, up 70 percent of a company’s costs come from procurement and logistics operations. Let’s take a closer look at the current problem and its possible solutions.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What is reverse logistics?

Reverse Logistics 98

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AFFLINK

JUNE 11, 2025

With consumers today demanding convenience, personalization, and quick delivery, the rapid ascent of e-commerce has fundamentally redefined the supply chain landscape. For those managing e-commerce logistics, this means more frequent, smaller orders with tighter delivery expectations.

Modeling 48

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Saleswarp

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

For businesses, these days can either boost revenue significantly or cause logistical nightmares if supply chain issues arise. To ensure that your operations are smooth and efficient during this peak shopping season, it’s essential to prepare your supply chain thoroughly.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2018

As e-commerce continues to expand, shippers must adapt to the changing needs of consumers and accommodate returns rates of up to 400-percent than that of traditional, brick-and-mortar purchases. This is due to the higher rate of returns associated with e-commerce purchases. Get E-Commerce solutions. LEARN MORE.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 250

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Enterra Insights

MAY 15, 2020

This dramatic change in consumer shopping habits emphasizes the importance of omnichannel strategies and a resilient supply chain. Hitendra Chaturvedi, a professor at the Supply Chain Department of W.P. companies in many ways, and nearly three-fourths of them have seen their supply chain significantly affected.”[1]

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Oil prices tanked, cancellations increased and Maersk drilling and supply chain services would run up nearly $2 billion dollars in annual losses. So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 6, 2025

While just 10% of in-store purchases are returned, the return rate rises to 26.4% According to Statista, the most returned online purchases in the U.S. According to Statista, the most returned online purchases in the U.S. This is up from 14.5% Much of this growth in returns is driven by online shoppers. for online sales.

Purchasing Skills 52

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2015

The same goes for many planned and well-organized supply chain processes – they carry with them the threat of unplanned and unintended events, especially when moving product from the point of origin to its final destination. Is there a surplus driven by product purchases that exceeded consumer demand? Customer returns.

Reverse Logistics 100

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 6, 2021

For any wholesale business, software has become critical to survival. Competition is now so fierce – and national and international supply chains so changeable – that wholesalers need systems that are fast and reliable to keep up. So what should you keep an eye out for when you’re shopping around for wholesaling software?

Inventory Management Software 98

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Shippers must evaluate current last mile logistics strategy processes and create plans for managing the creation or adoption of an effective last mile logistics strategy. Leverage the Right Technology as Part of Your Strategy. One of the first problems with creating a last mile logistics strategy is cost.

Inventory Reduction 500

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

The regulation is designed to provide European consumers with extensive data about the provenance of the items they purchase, all the way back to the sourcing of raw materials. The DPP “represents a significant advance in product transparency and sustainability,” according to an EU report published in September of 2024. “By

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2021

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss 5 trends shaping logistics and supply chain. In the interview, Ben reviews and discussed trends and interesting companies in ecommerce, final mile, cold chain, reverse logistics, and fulfillment. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk. About Ben Gordon.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 147

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Hottest Growth Sectors in Supply Chain Management. Over the last several months, I have had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of CEOs, vice presidents, directors of operations and various management personnel within the supply chain management (SCM) industry. Technology. Have you heard this one yet?

Pharmaceutical 154

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

In a sense, these common occurrences reveal how much of an impact the concept of a circular economy and thusly, the circular supply chain is having on consumers. What is the Circular Supply Chain? Driving Forces of the Circular Supply Chain. Merging of Services and Products.

Supply Chain Software 120

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Those challenges may be exacerbated due to the current sorry state of supply chains. Today’s complicated returns processes more often than not involve reverse logistics, which can be a real headache for retailers. Ryan Semrow, Product Owner for Reverse Logistics at C.H. ”[2]. ”[3].

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

It is that time of year again when we at Cerasis take a global view of what trends to expect in supply chain management throughout the remainder of the year. We will delve into what will set third-party logistics providers apart in the coming year, and what to expect as e-commerce continues to merge with brick-and-mortar retail.

Trends 204

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

Yesterday we began our two part series on 2016 supply chain trends that will drive supply chain management into the future. As with most trends we all have read over the last few years, the focus was on technology. Supply Chain Trends 2016: 5 Additional More Areas of Focus. We listed the first 7.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics? Optimize Reverse Logistics article and permission to publish here provided by Raanan Cohen at bringg.com. If you think reverse logistics isn’t relevant to your business, think again. Planned reverse logistics.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 23, 2019

Navigating today’s last mile of the supply chain ecosystem takes a holistic approach that brings together people, process and technology. This continued evolution will need innovative thinking and integration across the first, middle, and final miles of the supply chain. New supply chain strategies.

Shipping 186

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 15, 2025

Much has been written about the environmental impacts of fast fashion and, in response, retailers are stepping up their use of eco-friendly fabrics , encouraging clothing donations and re-use , and focusing on supply chain sustainability. At every step, time and costs are intelligently driven out of reverse logistics.

Retail 52

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 11, 2025

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. Reported on April 24 For the moment, we have paused certain purchases from China that were destined for the US market, and will rely on our current inventory to meet short-term demand. Today, approximately 15% of our supply chain for the U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 75

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In the age of e-commerce, the digital path to purchase has a side trail called “Returns.” ” Journalist Suzanne Kapner reports, “The share of online purchases that are returned averages 30% or higher, depending on the category, three times the rate in physical stores.”[1] Reverse Logistics Strategies.

Waste Reduction 130

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to be popping up in more conversations throughout the entire supply chain , and more businesses have turned towards IoT experts for guidance on how to take advantage of its benefits. The IoT Supply Chain and Shipping Processes. Automated Data Transfers.

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