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What is Reverse Logistics?

GlobalTranz

What is reverse Logistics? Before we dive in the nuances of reverse logistics, otherwise known as return logistics, integration, let's briefly recap what reverse logistics is. Reverse logistics refers to all operations related to the reuse of products and materials.

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Critical Weather Strategies for Your Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

Reports from Climate.gov show that escalating temperatures have increased the frequency and severity of extreme weather-related events. Shippers and carriers alike should establish a weather-related plan of action that can offset unexpected delays and help keep parties informed quickly in preparation for a catastrophic event.

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How to Reduce Ecommerce Returns

Ship Monk

Ecommerce bands, even those with amazing reverse logistics operations in place, feel the negative impact of returns. The best 3PLs, like ShipMonk, take care of the reverse logistics side of things, which helps limit the fallout of these situations. They got what they paid for; no mystery or misleading turn of events.

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Top 10 Practical Supply Chain Management Tips for Businesses

3PL Links

Increasingly quick delivery requirements, fluctuating transportation costs, and unpredictability of outside events are just a few of the supply chain management difficulties businesses confront. When implemented properly, this strategy improves customer satisfaction, lowers expenses, and strengthens the company’s position in the market.

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Supply Chain Risk Management : The Challenges Driving Increased Interest in Managed Service

GlobalTranz

Disruptions were caused by a wide range of issues, including shutdowns driven by country/state/regional requirements or shutdowns due to health events at the supplier’s site. Poor granularity means shippers do not know where to prioritize their fulfillment strategies, and that may be more likely to disproportionately distribute inventory.

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Ecommerce Inventory Management: Challenges & Solutions

Logistics Bureau

The ecommerce logistics practitioner must instead integrate reverse logistics into his or her company’s inventory management strategies and processes. BOOK NOW Need help with demand forecasting accuracy? Book a free consultation. SKU proliferation is challenging retailers, in particular, to an unprecedented level.

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FourKites summit covers positive environmental impact

Logistics Business Magazine

The half-day event will be broadcast live from Amsterdam on 9th March 2022 and be streamed to participants worldwide. They will discuss topics ranging from alternative energy strategies to electric vehicle readiness, reverse logistics, recycled materials and more.