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9 Benefits of Effective Reverse Logistics Process & 5 Advantages of Partnering with a 3PL

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With the growth of sustainability initiatives , more companies have adopted the use of recycled materials in production and have developed procedures for the responsible disposal of products that cannot be recycled or reused. Distribution and refurbishment center management. Deep industry and regional knowledge and expertise.

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Why Reverse Logistics Systems and Transportation Management Should Be Considered Together

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However, forward logistics management skills (involving original production and distribution of new products) may scarcely apply to reverse processes of moving products from buyers’ locations in order to recover remaining value or appropriately dispose of items. energy expenditures, performance of sustainability initiatives.

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Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014

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Currently, it remains the case that as e-commerce continues to grow, most shippers, particularly multi-channel shippers, are still only just beginning to work out what this will entail for their distribution network infrastructures. Download the Webinar Replay. Read the full Post. The logistics for such matters is reverse logistics.

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Manufacturing Plant Site Selection: Where to Locate Your Manufacturing Plant

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A variety of regulations can increase the cost of permitting, disposal and mitigation depending on the state and federal laws. How far will you need to transport finished goods to warehouses and distribution centers? Governmental Policy and Political Climate. How far will your vendors need to transport materials?

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12 Distribution Center Best Practices You Need to Implement Today

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You know better than anybody that the layman would probably never believe how complicated distribution center management can be. Below are 12 distribution center best practices and other ideas to help you look for ways to make your operations and work environment sing like the well-oiled machines they are. . the better off you’ll be.

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The Holidays and The Logistics Crunch: It’s all about the Planning & a Fun Comparison of Logistics & A Successful Turkey Day!

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Lower prices are increasing disposable income and enabling families to carve out more money from household budgets for travel this Thanksgiving,” AAA Chief Operating Officer Marshall Doney said in a statement. About 90% of travelers will take a road trip during the holiday travel period from Nov.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Reverse Logistics: Managing the Business Circle of Life

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Although opponents to the 1997 Final Rule for Landfills see Congress’s actions as a mistake, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and government organizations around the world recognize the importance of ensuring proper disposal of hazardous materials. Businesses tend to forget about how a single issue may impact an ecosystem.