article thumbnail

Understanding Reverse Logistics: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

Log-hub

One crucial yet often overlooked aspect of the supply chain is reverse logistics. Lets explore what reverse logistics entails, why its important, and how businesses can optimize it. What is Reverse Logistics? At its core, reverse logistics deals with the flow of products moving backwards in the supply chain.

article thumbnail

6 Benefits of Effective a Reverse Logistics System & The 9 Core RevLog Metrics to Track

GlobalTranz

While conventional logistics optimizes the flow of goods from producer to consumer, reverse logistics manages the processes for inverting that flow to deal with returned parts, materials and products from the consumer back to the producer. BONUS: Download the Ultimate Guide to Transportation Reverse Logistics White Paper.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

One essential tool used by the supply chain team is supply chain design. One key tool they use to accomplish this is a supply chain design solution from Coupa. As Schneider Electric matured with the network design tool, they also found they could drive savings through shipment consolidation.

article thumbnail

9 Benefits of Effective Reverse Logistics Process & 5 Advantages of Partnering with a 3PL

GlobalTranz

While conventional logistics optimizes the flow of goods from producer to consumer, reverse logistics manages the processes for inverting that flow to deal with returned parts , materials and products from the consumer back to the producer. 5 Benefits of Reverse Logistics Management for Asset Recovery.

article thumbnail

Return to Success: Streamlining Returns in the Supply Chain for Enhanced Efficiency

Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association

While establishing efficient communication channels with suppliers and empowering customers with comprehensive return information can be challenging, it is attainable with the right approach and tools.

article thumbnail

4 Key Strategies of a Solid Reverse Logistics Plan

ShipLilly

The rate of return for products, otherwise known as reverse logistics, can be mitigated when suppliers work to improve the speed, cost, and efficiency of shipping goods. This is a fiscally sound strategy that cuts down on reverse logistics costs for organizations. Instead, the company sends the replacement.

article thumbnail

Microsoft Is Using The Coupa Supply Chain Design Tool to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Logistics Viewpoints

Meanwhile, Mr. De Golia’s team was also tackling a reverse logistics problem: how to help the company eliminate packaging by using reusable materials that could be returned to their suppliers. We needed to put the data in tools so that users understand the impacts” of differing carrier moves.