Reverse Logistics

UPS and Jabil Will Provide Reverse Logistics Services

February 21, 2013

United Parcel Service of America (UPS) has formed a partnership with electronic circuit boards manufacturer, Jabil Circuit, to provide reverse logistics services globally. Under the partnership, UPS's logistics and distribution business unit and Jabil's aftermarket services division will provide optimized reverse logistics solutions for return and repair programs to original equipment manufacturers, service providers and enterprises.

Apriso Issues Global Traceability Tool for A&D

February 14, 2013

Apriso Corp.

Apriso Corp. has made available an application for achieving global traceability of products for aerospace and defense manufacturers.

RLCON 2013 ADVANCED REVERSE LOGISTICS STRATEGIES, WORKSHOP AND CONFERENCE

February 7, 2013

Organized by Quadimension Events with key focus on EMEA region, will provide innovative strategies and solutions for pertinent RL issues

Are You Making Return, Repurchase Information Readily Available to Customers?

February 7, 2013

MultiChannel Merchant

In marketing, emphasis is often placed on the initial efforts to get a customer interested in a product or service. This is a natural part of the sales cycle, of course, but it tends to overshadow the very important aspect of repeat business and the contribution it makes to overall success.

Red Star Traders Takes Control of Import Supply Chain

February 5, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

A case study examining the challenges that Red Star Traders faced in retooling its import supply chain to meet growing demand, with managing principal Lenny Vainberg.

Repeat Business Threatened by Faulty Delivery and Returns Process, Survey Finds

January 21, 2013

Voxware

Research released by Voxware indicates two thirds of consumers return online or phone purchases because of retailer error - usually delivering an item in the wrong size or color - and repeat business suffers as a result. On top of that, the returns process is flawed in many cases.

The State of the Healthcare Supply Chain

January 18, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Eric O'Daffer, research director with Gartner, joins us for an update on the major issues affecting the healthcare supply chain, including the potential impact of healthcare reform.

BNSF Logistics Acquires Canada's Albacor Shipping Inc.

January 17, 2013

BNSF Logistics LLC

BNSF Logistics LLC, a multimodal transportation and third-party logistics services provider, has acquired Albacor Shipping, Inc., a global project and general cargo services entity based in Toronto, Canada.

GENCO Rebrands Company Name Following Merger With ATC

January 15, 2013

Genco

GENCO ATC, the product of a merger in 2010 between GENCO and ATC Technology Corp., is being rebranded under the GENCO name alone.

Got Cash? Why Not Spend Some on Your Suppliers?

January 14, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

As if corporations didn't have enough money sitting idle in their accounts today - now we learn that they've been borrowing aggressively, spurred on by record-low interest rates.

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.