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3PL Industry Trends and a Forthcoming Identity Crisis

Logistics Bureau

As a general definition, a 3PL helps a company to get its offering, conceived in place A, into the hands of its customers in place B. The solution is to back up, figuratively speaking, to the general definition of the need and see how overall trends and developments in the world could make this need map onto other, different solutions.

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What is Logistics?

Logistics Bureau

Logistics is a confusing term that many people new to the industry have trouble with, not being entirely sure what it covers and what it doesn’t. So what is logistics? Well, as Logistics Bureau has decades of experience in the industry, we’re in a pretty good position to give you a definition of what logistics really is.

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What is Reverse Logistics?

GlobalTranz

What is reverse Logistics? Before we dive in the nuances of reverse logistics, otherwise known as return logistics, integration, let's briefly recap what reverse logistics is. Reverse logistics refers to all operations related to the reuse of products and materials.

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

The Logistics of Logistics

The definitions are confusing because the space is so dynamic and ever-changing. The easiest way to look at 3 rd party logistics is by the service they provide, which fall into 5 buckets: 1.) Reverse Logistics / Product Lifecycle Management. Logistics/Transportation Consulting. Visibility. Special Services.

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Reverse Logistics

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Definition: It is a type of supply chain management that moves goods from customers back to the sellers or manufacturers. Once a customer receives a product, processes such as returns or recycling require reverse logistics. Remanufacturing and refurbishing can sometimes also be considered under reverse logistics.

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Ecommerce Logistics: Definition, Headaches & More

Logistics Bureau

Returns Processing or reverse logistics is a major component that traditional retail logistics doesn’t handle at the same scale. This requires dedicated reverse logistics operations and clear returns policies. It sounds easy enough, but there are definitely some issues that can occur.

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What is Reverse Logistics and How Can It Help Your Supply Chain?

CH Robinson Logistics

While it was once acceptable and even effective to treat individual returns and other reverse logistics concerns as singular, isolated incidents, that is no longer the case. Today, retailers and supply chain professionals need to have a plan in place to minimize waste and cut down on inefficiencies in reverse logistics.