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What are Reverse Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Reverse logistic isn’t simply a reverse gear. Reverse logistics can also have a dramatic effect on steering a company’s fortunes. This also qualifies as reverse logistics.

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Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, at one point, they modeled Brazil and factored tariffs and tax considerations into the total landed costs analysis. They only promise at most 50% of the savings shown by the analysis. Business case creation involves top logistics, finance, or business unit executives.

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Green Logistics and Sustainability: Key Areas and Challenges

MTS Logistics

The Key aspects of green logistics include the following: Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM): Includes environmentally friendly practices such as green sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and reverse logistics that address environmental impact and focus on sustainable development.

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3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Reverse Logistics / Product Lifecycle Management. Supply Chain Security Analysis. Logistics/Transportation Consulting. Sustainability and Green Logistics. Warehouse Management System (WMS). Special Services. Direct to Store. Direct to Home. Foreign Trade Zone. Import / Export / Customs. Global Expansion.

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Reverse Logistics: Who Does it Well?

Logistics Bureau

It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Reverse logistic isn’t simply a reverse gear. Reverse logistics can also have a dramatic effect on steering a company’s fortunes. This also qualifies as reverse logistics.

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Return Merchandise Authorization: What is RMA and Common RMA Policy Attributes

GlobalTranz

When a product needs to be returned, it must go through a return process, referred to as Reverse Logistics , and obtaining the return merchandise authorization (RMA) is typically the first step of the process. RMAs exist as reverse flows of products within the reverse logistics industry. Gathering Information.

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Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle

The Logistics of Logistics

Warehousing services include: Warehouse Storage, Pick and Pack, Sub-assembly, Site Location, Distribution Center Management, Inbound Shipping, Outbound shipping, Receiving, Putaway, Put-away, Order processing, Replenishment, Pulling, Restocking, Picking, Validation, Sorting, Distribution Center Management System (DCMS), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), (..)