article thumbnail

Navigating Returns: Five Strategies for Shippers to Reduce Return to Origin

Locus

Shipping the wrong product can be fixed by optimizing the package sorting process. Top Five Strategies that Shippers can Implement to Reduce Return to Origin 1. Auto Sorting Packages : Manually checking the packages ,addresses, and then assigning them to a compatible vehicle is a tiring task to say the least.

article thumbnail

How to Make Reverse Packaging Logistics More Efficient?

3PL Links

Reverse Packaging Logistics, in contrast to the conventional disposal method, emphasizes creative methods of material collection, sorting, recycling, and reuse, encouraging more effective and environmentally friendly handling of these materials during their life cycle. The post How to Make Reverse Packaging Logistics More Efficient?

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Logistics Outsourcing Calls for Robust Data Portfolios to Create Enduring Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

This information is then used to adjust shipper pricing strategies, eventually pushing increased costs back to consumers. Current analytics gives logistics providers a sort of “rearview mirror” approach, allowing practitioners to make observations from a specified data set and then recommendations going forward.

article thumbnail

Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide

Logistics Viewpoints

The process involves an analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous warehouse automation providers; and concludes with the publication of ARC’s Warehouse Automation & Control Market Research Study. Dematic has over 11,000 employees and 8,000 customer installations worldwide.

article thumbnail

Supply Chain Optimization: 5 Tips to Optimize Your Supply Chain

3PL Links

A thorough supply chain analysis will also enable you to clearly understand the chain’s strengths and shortcomings for improved performance. The merchandise is then sorted and prepared for shipment by being packaged into parcels. For increased efficiency and improved product traceability, automation is the best option.

article thumbnail

This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

The shift marks a return to the “just-in-time” inventory management strategy many companies had employed before pandemic-driven product shortages and volatile shifts in consumer demand prompted a switch to a “just-in-case” stockpiling approach. Post Office is set to make changes to its mail delivery trucks.

article thumbnail

Benefits of Integrating Hazardous Waste Characterization & Sampling

Compactor Management Company

Information on waste characterization aids in the creation of recycling programs, waste reduction strategies , and resource and financial resource conservation. This helps to identify trends and inform the development of effective waste management strategies. Video by CalRecycle Who Should Utilize Hazardous Waste Characterization?