Reverse Logistics

What Does Walmart Do With All the Merchandise Returned After the Holiday Buying Season?

October 28, 2013

While much is being written about expected holiday sales, the flip side of retail returns is also an interesting business, with consumers returning about $264bn worth of merchandise, or almost 9 percent of total sales, according to industry estimates. But, what happens to all that unwanted or defective merchandise that doesn't make it back on the retailer shelf?

Global Supply-Chain Planning: It's Getting Tougher

October 24, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Glen Margolis, chief executive officer of Steelwedge, describes the planning challenges that companies are facing as they cope with increasingly complex demand and supply networks.

Choice Logistics Partners With Japanese Logistics Provider

October 23, 2013

Choice Logistics

Choice Logistics has enhanced its presence in Japan, through a new partnership with a Japanese logistics provider that focuses on time-critical delivery.

U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling, Logistics Issues First Draft for Review

October 4, 2013

MHI

The first draft of the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics is now available for public review.

Accellos, SPS Commerce Offer Supply-Chain App for Microsoft Dynamics GP

October 1, 2013

Accellos Inc.

Accellos Inc. has joined with SPS Commerce, Inc. to offer an integrated supply-chain management application for the Microsoft Dynamics GP market.

Oracle Adds Services to Cloud Offering; Updates ERP

September 30, 2013

Oracle Corp.

Oracle Corp. has added 10 services to Oracle Cloud, covering application, social, platform and infrastructure offerings.

Many Electronics Retailers Have No E-waste Recycling Programs At All, Report Says

September 13, 2013

The Guardian

When it comes to e-waste recycling, most electronics retailers aren't just struggling; they're downright failing. At least according to the Electronics TakeBack Coalition, which took the industry to task in a recent report.

States' Electronic Waste Disposal Bans 'Largely Ineffective,' Study Finds

September 13, 2013

American Chemical Society

One of the first analyses of laws banning disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) in municipal landfills has found that state e-waste recycling bans have been mostly ineffective, although California's Cell Phone Recycling Act had a positive impact. However, e-waste recycling rates remain "dismally low," and many demographic groups remain unaware of their alternatives for properly disposing of e-waste, according to the study presented at the 246th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society.

Is Your Business Ready for a Spike in Customer Returns?

September 9, 2013

John Costanzo, President, Purolator International

What would you do if you knew your business was going to face a loss of as much as nine percent of bottom line sales? Hopefully, you would try to avoid calamity by putting steps in place to manage the situation with a customer-friendly returns management program.

Electronics Waste Often Shipped Illegally to Developing Nations

September 4, 2013

The Hindu

The disposal of computers and other electronic and electrical goods, e-waste, is a growing global problem, with much of the often dangerous junk winding up in emerging countries.

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.