Reverse Logistics
Recall Logistics: The Value of Information
The recent massive recall of romaine lettuce teaches some lessons that will be helpful to anyone facing a future recall.
Seamless Returns Start With Serial Numbers
Although serial numbers were initially created to track production, they are an invaluable tool for reverse logistics. Here’s how to get the most out of serial numbers.
5 Steps to Preventing Brand Damage When Your Product Fails
With the proper planning and systems in place, a recall can be managed effectively to mitigate financial and legal risk, as well as prevent irreparable brand damage.
Rethinking Reverse Logistics for Online Apparel Returns
As physical shopping bags are being replaced by virtual ones, it’s important for retailers to update their policies and logistics strategies to align with consumer behavior and expectations.
Dialing In to the Secondhand Smartphone Market
Success in the secondhand phone market requires the ability to spot and adapt quickly to market trends. The right supply chain partners can help maximize earnings and navigate the uncertain terrain ahead.
Retailers Get Help With New DOT “Reverse Logistics” Rules
The reverse logistics hazmat rule became effective immediately upon publication on March 31, 2016, making it critical that retail store owners and distribution managers get up to speed quickly. Here's how.
Shedding Light on DIM Weight Returns
Customer returns are inevitable, and without a clear understanding and plan for managing returns, DIM weight expenses can easily challenge budgets and profitability.
Don't Just Liquidate, Seek Scalable Solutions
Reassessing your reverse logistics plan for customer returns and excess inventory is a must in today’s retail environment. Look beyond traditional methods and approach this obsolete merchandise as an opportunity (versus a headache) to positively impact your business margin.
Product Returns: 5 Myths Busted
Debunking these five myths helps retailers and manufacturers see the real value of dedicated returns management.
Why Every Manufacturer Needs a Reverse Logistics Solution
Reverse logistics solutions can improve the bottom line, and reduce potential regulatory liabilities.
Liquidate Inventory or Leave Money on the Table
Liquidating overstocks and returned goods allows manufacturers and retailers to recover the items’ value.
How to Profit from Outsourcing
Outsourcing reverse logistics to a third-party logistics provider offers shippers flexibility and cost savings.
Minimizing the Financial Impact of Peak Season Returns
Processing defective returns and overstocks quickly helps retailers maximize the recovery rate on this inventory.
Plan Early for Peak Returns Season
Planning for peak returns season can minimize processing costs and maximize recovery values of returned inventory.
Discovering the Value of Reverse Logistics
Reverse logistics presents an opportunity to streamline processes, reduce expenses, and increase asset recovery values.
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