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What is Reverse Logistics?

GlobalTranz

According to the Council of Logistics Management, it is “the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal.

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Revealing the Realm of Reverse Logistics

Ship Monk

Minimizing the environmental costs of that return shipping, and possibly faulty product disposal. Types of Products That Go through Reverse Logistics Expanding on the above definition, there are five situations where a reverse logistics process is activated. This identifies product value.

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How to Start a Successful Lawn Care Business

WorkWave

Here’s how to start a lawn care business and ensure its success. In addition to motor-driven equipment, you will also need manual tools and lawn supplies like: Rakes Shovels Garden shears and clippers Yard waste disposal bags and containers Protective gear Eye protection Ear protection Gloves Hard hats Mulch Grass seed Sod And filler soil.

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Guidelines for Filing Freight Claims

20Cube Logistics

When a shipment is damaged in transit, the shipper will definitely want to be reimbursed for the goods that arrived in a damaged state. When and How to File a Claim? . The damaged goods must not be disposed of until the carrier sea freight companies direct you to do so. This is where filing freight claims come into play.

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Has Covid Increased the Rate of Abandoned Cargo and how you should Prevent it

ShipLilly

Technical definition of abandoned cargo. Over time, costs keep rising including final disposal charges if that is the case. How to prevent major losses from abandoned cargo. At the top of all this chaos is a super-structure of customs officials that can change rules on importation, meaning that cargo is no longer viable.

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Ecommerce Inventory Management: Challenges & Solutions

Logistics Bureau

It’s no longer acceptable to treat returns as an aside unless you are prepared to fill a warehouse with goods with no clear path to resale or disposal—and suffer the ensuing cost impact. The ecommerce logistics practitioner must instead integrate reverse logistics into his or her company’s inventory management strategies and processes.

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What Is Upcycling?

Compactor Management Company

The current climate crisis demands that we reduce our carbon footprint, which is more than just knowing how to recycle. This is a more environmentally responsible alternative to fast fashion, which involves the rapid production and disposal of clothing. Upcycling vs Recycling vs Downcycling: What is the difference between them?