Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The continued growth in e-commerce retail sales has been largely driven by factors such as convenience, product selection and lower prices. As online shopping continues to grow – retail e-commerce sales are expected to make up nearly a quarter of total retail sales worldwide by 2026 – returns will become more prevalent.

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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 steps make up the reverse logistics process?

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For some online apparel retailers, returns now average 40% of sales. 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. The field is large and growing. Zachary said.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 24, 2022

While reverse logistics was not specifically called out, funding for warehousing and automation, e-commerce fulfillment, contract logistics services, and inventory/order management represented 13.5% The reverse logistics segment of the supply chain has gained attention because of the growth in e-commerce.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Most, if not all, companies have yet to unlock the mysteries around reverse logistics. Reverse logistics is everything that happens after a sale, according to the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA), including the following: Returns Repair/refurbishment Repackaging Resell Reuse Recycling. But why the fuss?

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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. Retail Returns Statistics Demonstrating the Path to Business Growth.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The most effective shipping strategies also include reverse logistics and return policies to help retailers make the most of their budget while keeping their customers happy even during a return or exchange. To increase customer satisfaction and gain customer loyalty, you’ll want to make sure you’re a pro at reverse logistics.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Online shopping and eCommerce have increased by 33% due to COVID-19, and because of this retailers and supply chains will be challenged handling higher volumes of shipments and returns. The global reverse logistics market is expected to grow to $603 billion by 2025, so developing a strong reverse logistics strategy is important.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 18, 2021

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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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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. Reverse logistics is a fascinating part of supply chains that tends to get overlooked by many. Hey there! by industry and lots more.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

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?

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The solution is not eliminating free returns, but fixing convoluted supply chains and collaborating with shippers to make reverse logistics more affordable.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

The Blurred Lines Between Retail and DTC with Guy Courtin. Guy Courtin and Joe Lynch discuss the blurred lines between retail and DTC. 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. Evolution of retail.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 26, 2020

Reverse logistics refer to the complex processes of returning products and purchases from consumers to retailers and third-party liquidators. Reverse logistics is the opposite of typical order fulfillment, but reverse logistics usually includes increased costs for retailers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Retailers know firsthand how quickly the market can change. Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. The retailers feel the impacts of the recession fast and deeply.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

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. BONUS: Download the Ultimate Guide to Transportation Reverse Logistics White Paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

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.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2015

And it is when that shipment does not arrive in its best condition that shippers experience the reverse logistics process. Reverse logistics is the invariable result of unintended consequences, which are typically referred to as “over, short and damaged” (OS&D). Customer returns.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Blog post originally published by Expak Logistics on [link] Permission to publish here provided by Morgan Dixon. For many companies, reverse logistics has become an integral part of their business plan, offering them the ability to maximize the efficiency of their operations. The applications of reverse logistics are broad.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Retail logistics is responsible for delivering products to customers both in physical stores and online. The complexity of retail logistics has increased with the growth of e-commerce, requiring retailers to be more strategic and efficient in their operations.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For decades, retailers have dealt with a slew of post-holiday returns. Before the advent of e-commerce, retailers simply beefed up their returns department to deal with the long lines of unhappy consumers returning unwanted ties, ill-fitting clothing, or other unwanted items. Ryan Semrow, Product Owner for Reverse Logistics at C.H.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 19, 2022

The pandemic and resulting congestion in the supply chain have retailers reconsidering their traditional approach to sourcing and inventory management, says Larry Parker, department chair of transportation and logistics management, supply chain management, reverse logistics and government contracting at the Dr. Wallace E.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 12, 2022

a provider of AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes, introduced its Reverse Logistics solution to help retailers accelerate the resale of returned goods and improve labor utilization in the returns process. Berkshire Grey Inc.,

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Loginext

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Explore the significance of revolutionizing reverse logistics. Learn how retailers can seamlessly integrate this transformative approach using LogiNext to streamline operations and maximize efficiency for unparalleled success. The post Transforming Reverse Logistics: A Necessity for Future Retail Success!

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Locus

MAY 9, 2023

US retail e-commerce is on a meteoric rise, thanks to the high levels of convenience that comes with the experience. That’s an enormous chunk of change, and it underscores the importance of optimizing logistics operations, particularly last-mile deliveries , to tap into this market. trillion by 2027.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2018

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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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Everyone knows the retail sector has experienced some tough going over the past couple of years. According to Susan Reda ( @Susan_Reda ), Vice President for Education Strategy at the National Retail Federation, “The U.S. can expect the long tail impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to be felt in the retail industry for months to come.”[1]

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Veridian Solutions

MAY 1, 2019

Companies cannot afford to write-off the costs of reverse logistics. Up to 50 percent of all returned products are resold in an attempt to recoup costs, reports Andrew Orben of Tekovery, as published within Edition 99 of Reverse Logistics Magazine. The Cost of Reverse Logistics.

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Locus Robotics

AUGUST 18, 2020

``We will define lasting change in the retail revolution.``. Join us at the Retail Supply Chain Virtual conference, August 20-21 2020, for this year’s most important retail logistics topics regarding the New Normal for e-commerce supply chains. Friday August 21 at 11:15.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 26, 2019

As the evolution of retail and the way consumers purchase goods continues to change, meeting the challenge to effectively serve both consumers and retailers is a strategic challenge for both shippers and carriers. Consumers are deciding when, where, and how they shop. Increasingly, they are shopping online. on time in full).

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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. Returns and reverse logistics. About Ben Gordon.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 22, 2021

While high returns are a challenge for retailers, the option to return purchased items is important to consumers. Many will forgo a retailer altogether if it doesn’t provide a seamless returns experience. With retail sales estimated to be $4.50 Making the Best of a Growing Challenge. of sales, or $428 billion.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 10, 2022

While there has been some easement, retailers are taking control of parts of their supply chains to control costs and strengthen networks. In-housing logistics services Other retailers have made similar in-housing moves – most notably AEO, which acquired AirTerra and Quiet Logistics in 2021. "As

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The staff at SupplyChainBrain explains, “Overstocked retailers are cutting back on lenient pandemic-era return policies heading into the holiday season.”[2]. ”[3] The problem facing retailers is that a generous returns policy can cost them a lot of money. According to the National Retail Federation Online 16.6%

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 31, 2023

Retailers and brands are wringing out as much revenue as they can from costly inventories and returned merchandise. These providers offer retailers, brands, and others an online platform to sell gently used goods. Think of them as online consignment shops for individuals and also for retailers and brands. According to J.

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Locus Robotics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

``We will define lasting change in the retail revolution.``. Join us at the Retail Supply Chain Virtual conference, August 20-21 2020, for this year’s most important retail logistics topics regarding the New Normal for e-commerce supply chains. Friday August 21 at 11:15.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

This year, due to an increased number of e-commerce purchases, retailers and shippers will experience National Returns Week. Retail e-commerce had its highest quarterly revenue in history, surpassing $220 billion between April to June 2021. How do returns impact retailers? How National Return Day Became National Returns Week.

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