Eric Allais
While it’s easy to pass off returns as primarily an e-commerce or retail issue, the fact is it’s a challenge all distributors face.
Ana Maria Giménez
Companies are increasingly investing in returnable industrial packaging (RIP) to ship products to customers as sustainably as possible, and significantly reduce the amount of packaging-related waste they create, while also improving efficiencies and cutting costs.
Tray Anderson
Fearing the flood of post-holiday returns? An optimized reverse logistics strategy may be the answer.
Valerie Metzker
Despite growing concerns, many retailers see free and flexible return policies as an essential part of staying competitive.
Andrea McFarling
Minimizing costs and even making a profit in reverse logistics is critical to an e-commerce company’s health. Here are some ways to do that.
Dr. Ron Lembke
The recent massive recall of romaine lettuce teaches some lessons that will be helpful to anyone facing a future recall.
Dr. Ron Lembke
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.
Michael Good
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.
Howard Rosenberg
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.
Isaac Mathew
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.
Roger Marks
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.
Dave Silva
Customer returns are inevitable, and without a clear understanding and plan for managing returns, DIM weight expenses can easily challenge budgets and profitability.
Howard Rosenberg
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.
Curtis Greve
Debunking these five myths helps retailers and manufacturers see the real value of dedicated returns management.
Curtis Greve
Reverse logistics solutions can improve the bottom line, and reduce potential regulatory liabilities.
Curtis Greve
Liquidating overstocks and returned goods allows manufacturers and retailers to recover the items’ value.
Curtis Greve
Outsourcing reverse logistics to a third-party logistics provider offers shippers flexibility and cost savings.
Curtis Greve
Processing defective returns and overstocks quickly helps retailers maximize the recovery rate on this inventory.
Curtis Greve
Planning for peak returns season can minimize processing costs and maximize recovery values of returned inventory.
Curtis Greve
Reverse logistics presents an opportunity to streamline processes, reduce expenses, and increase asset recovery values.
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