Reverse Logistics

The Realities of Reverse Logistics

January 7, 2013

Irv Grossman, vice president of the Supply Chain Operations Practice of Chainalytics, offers guidance on how companies can stop thinking of reverse logistics as an inevitable burden, and begin approaching it strategically.

More Than Half of DC Managers Not Prepared to Handle Post-Holiday Returns, Study Says

January 3, 2013

Intermec

Nearly two-thirds of businesses (61 percent) surveyed in North America and Europe recognize that the post-holiday period represents the most challenging time of the year due to the high numbers of returns, according to an Intermec study. Yet despite this, more than half (52 percent) of distribution center managers admit they don't have the appropriate processes and tools in place to determine if returned goods should be discarded, returned to vendor or moved quickly back into inventory.

The Critical Challenges of High-Tech Supply Chains

January 2, 2013

Perry Santia, Senior Vice President, Genpact

Online Shoppers 'Not Likely' to Buy Again from Retailers Charging for Return Shipping

December 27, 2012

ShopRunner

A survey by ShopRunner, which brings together a network of retailers to deliver shopping services, found that consumers are not concerned solely about free shipping on purchases, but free return shipping is increasingly at the forefront of their needs.

ASAP Systems Unveils Mobile App in the Cloud for Asset Management

December 20, 2012

ASAP Systems

ASAP Systems, a vendor of inventory-management and asset-tracking software, has created ASAP BarCloud.

Keys to a Successful Asset-Recovery Program

December 19, 2012

Burt White, Director of Supply Chain Advisory Services, KPMG

SkyBitz Develops GPS Asset-Tracking System for Cellular Networks

December 19, 2012

SkyBitz

SkyBitz, a vendor of remote asset-tracking and information-management technology, has created the Falcon Series GXT100.

Ryder Offers Mobile Tracking App for iPhone, iPad

December 19, 2012

Ryder System

Ryder System Inc. has created a mobile application of RydeSmart 3.0, its onboard telemetrics system for tracking truck fleets, for the iPhone and iPad.

Kewill Releases New Logistics Suite With Merge-in-Transit Capability

December 6, 2012

Kewill

Kewill, a specialist in software for managing global trade and logistics, has released version 6.2.2 of Kewill Logistics, the company's transportation, warehouse and freight-management suite.

Epicor Issues New Version of Business Intelligence App for Retail

December 5, 2012

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp. has made available the latest version of Epicor Retail Business Intelligence.

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.