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Understanding the Role of Analytics in Reverse Logistics

GlobalTranz

Analytics can be used to improve operations throughout the entire supply chain, but the role of analytics is often applied to warehouse operations and forward logistics. In other words, analytics are associated with today’s warehouses and supply chains in the direction of a supplier to customer.

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The Impact of the Coronavirus Crisis on Reverse Logistics

Enterra Insights

Therefore, reverse logistics companies are preparing for managing the influx of returned or replaced items during this time.”[2]. Reverse logistics: An inconvenient challenge. Journalist Maghan McDowell ( @maghanmcd ) calls returns (aka reverse logistics) “an inconvenient challenge” for retailers.[3]

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Reverse Logistics: What is it, and Why is it So Important?

Unleashed

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

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Using Insights for Reverse Logistics Cost Management: How Retailers Protect Their Bottom Line

Intelligent Audit

However, one must also consider the opposite side of the coin as retail reverse logistics are likely to come into play more than ever. As a result, we should anticipate an abnormally large amount of returns that can overwhelm the already overcrowded warehouse space.” What Is Reverse Logistics Cost Management?

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5 Industry Trends for Logistics Service Providers to Watch

BlueYonder

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analytics help them identify profitable market segments and optimize their operations. Cloud-based logistics management systems and an API-first approach allow for seamless integration of services across newly merged business units. In addition to expanding, reverse logistics needs to get smarter.

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Minimizing Supply Chain Disruption Through Analytics: A Brief Guide

GlobalTranz

Using analytics in the supply chain has the most potential to dramatically reduce costs of supply chain management, as well as minimizing supply chain disruption. This is where analytics come into play. Continuous improvement can permeate every aspect of supply chain management, ranging from vendor management to reverse logistics.

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Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle

The Logistics of Logistics

Marty Wadle and Joe Lynch discuss transportation vs logistics. Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services. About Marty Wadle. About Ruan Transportation.