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Retailers Are Feeling The Pain In The Profit Line For Free Return Policy

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according to a study by research firm Appriss, up from $260 billion in previous years. The holiday season, of course, is the one to dread in the returns departments. These offenders are indeed a cause for concern among online retailers. Last year, $369 billion in merchandise, or 10% of total retail sales, was returned in the U.S.,

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

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Darren Prokop, University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA): As in the academic world in general, there is a trend to online course delivery. All of our logistics and supply chain management programs incorporate online education to some extent. My courses change from year to year based on industry events and trends.

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The Role of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management

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Business logistics were typically fragmented and lacked coordinated operations until the middle of the 1970s. But it’s important to realize that this study is only useful if it reflects a difference in how people make decisions. Numerous operational and managerial errors led to client complaints and needless expenses.

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Top 14 Logistics and Supply Chain Management Training Programs and Courses in 2016

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Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Kelli Harris, a consultant and recent college graduate in Logistics Management. Today, Kelly shares the top 14 Logistics and Supply Chain Management training programs and courses available in 2016. University Courses. 3) OnCampus Texas. Short programs.