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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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Supply Chain Industry Fears for 2023

Logistics Business Magazine

Container xChange has released a Container LogTech predictions report for 2023, which highlights important global trends that the shipping and supply chain industry will witness in 2023. Furthermore, the chances of new strikes coming up are high due to inflation-related rise in prices putting pressure on workers’ disposable incomes.

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Six Supply Chain Priorities That Should be on Top of Your 2021 Agenda

Sabinext

There are tons of promising trends and technologies out there to futureproof our operations. We have huge amounts of data at our disposal and with the expansion of real-time visibility even more data will become available. Which ones will supply chain leaders invest in this year? Here are the supply chain priorities on my 2021 agenda.

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What is Fleet Management | A Complete Overview Guide

Conger

Introduction to Fleet Management Fleet Management Definition Businesses across all sectors depend on commercial vehicles to transport people and products daily from cross-country delivery services to your neighborhood gas and oil provider. It covers the whole fleet lifecycle from vehicle acquisition to disposal.

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What Is Upcycling?

Compactor Management Company

This is a more environmentally responsible alternative to fast fashion, which involves the rapid production and disposal of clothing. Term Definition Example Upcycling The process of taking waste materials and turning them into new products of better quality or a higher environmental value.

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Blockchain for Bill of Lading – A Much Needed Update to the Traditional Bill of Lading for E-Commerce?

GlobalTranz

Since shipments will always have a backward flow for reclamation of raw materials, recycling, disposal and resell for products that were cases of buyer remorse, the use of blockchain in reverse logistics will naturally reduce fraudulent returns, save money in a costly process and improve customer experiences.

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Q&A: Scott Krebs, Orbis

Automotive Logistics

To try and say that there is one packaging [standard] for everything to fit into is not realistic but our goal is to move forward with a vehicle systems expertise and understand the trends that are happening. Disposable packaging is still a multi-billion dollar market. Right now, I would say this is more basic.