Reverse Logistics

Four Ways to Prosper in the New E-Commerce Era

March 21, 2021

With all signs pointing toward continued e-commerce growth post-pandemic, here’s what will help ensure retailer success in 2021 and beyond.

Narvar and Cycleon Partner on Global Returns Solution for Retail

February 25, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Narvar, a customer engagement post-purchase platform, and Cycleon, a returns management provider, have announced a partnership to create a full-service global returns solution for retailers.

The End of Waste-Generating Supply Chains

Four Ways to Transform Recycled Waste Into Commodities Gold

February 18, 2021

A.J. Dilenno, SCB Contributor

Many businesses don’t realize that up to 40% of their trash — from post-consumer plastics such as hangers and water bottles, to metals, fibers, and even food grease — can be diverted from landfill to generate income.

How Automation Can Curb the Cost of E-Commerce Returns

February 3, 2021

Lior Elazary, SCB Contributor

Along with the rise of e-commerce comes more returns and greater logistics challenges.

ANALYSIS

How to Handle Reverse Logistics for Lithium-Ion Electronics

February 1, 2021

Brian Beetz, SCB Contributor

Increasing e-commerce returns and reverse logistics are vexing for electronics shippers, especially when lithium-ion batteries are involved.

ANALYSIS

Five Smart Ways to Ride the Surge of E-Commerce Returns

February 1, 2021

Craig Leifeld, SCB Contributor

Forward-thinking companies go beyond treating returns as a necessary evil and embrace them as a critical element of competitive advantage and brand promise.

Three Must-Haves for Managing These Common Hazardous-Materials Returns

January 21, 2021

Ken Bays, SCB Contributor

What must a returns-management system provide to retailers to help ensure they’re effectively equipped to be compliant?

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Why We Need to Ramp Up Recycling of Old Tech

January 15, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The failure of consumers to recycle their personal devices could lead to shortages of the precious metals needed to build new products.

Mapping the Reverse-Logistics Supply Chain

Five Ways to Prepare for the Deluge of Holiday Returns

December 21, 2020

Jake Rheude, SCB Contributor

This year's surge in e-commerce will likely come with a flood of returns in January that could strain operations.

A Retailer's Guide to Turning Shipping Into a Competitive Advantage

December 3, 2020

Pierbridge

Here's how a multi-carrier parcel shipping management solution can help keep costs in line.

Reverse Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding reverse logistics and its impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are refurbishing and recycling more goods and managing more product returns than ever before thanks, in part, to the boom in e-commerce. New technologies for reverse fulfillment are transforming the way companies provide customer support - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using reverse logistics solutions to power their supply chains.