Reverse Logistics

Going Green With Sales Carbon Operations Planning

May 1, 2012

"Sales Carbon Operations Planning" (SCOP) offers a new take on supply-chain management, bringing together traditional sales and operations planning (S&OP) techniques and the need for companies to track and reduce their carbon emissions. "It's my way of making it easy to transfer into sustainability with your existing processes," says Silvia Leahu-Aluas, owner of Sustainable Manufacturing Consulting. The new term covers everything from basic carbon dioxide management to a full understanding of the economic and environmental impact of greenhouse gas emissions.

Return, Refurbish, Repair: New Live for Products or Parts

April 27, 2012

Aberdeen

The life of a product and part does not have to end when failure occurs, according to a new Aberdeen report entitled Best Practices in Return, Refurbishment and Repair 2012.

India: Impossible Challenge or Incredible Opportunity?

April 23, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Jim Van Leenan, CEO and president of Flash Global Logistics.

Livingston International Wraps Up Acquisition of JPMorgan Chase Bank's Global Trade Unit

April 16, 2012

Livingston International

Livingston International has completed the acquisition of the customs and trade-compliance services of the Global Trade business of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Have You Really Optimized Your Lean Material Handling?

April 11, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

New, relatively inexpensive technologies can help you redeploy labor, cut costs, and remain flexible and performance-minded, says Frank Devlin, manager, advanced technologies, at The Raymond Corporation, a forklift manufacturer.

Addressing Today's Logistics Challenges in Brazil

April 9, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Establishing a local command center, carefully defining and addressing such information requirements as product descriptions, then setting up efficient supply chain lanes are three critical factors to success in Brazil, says John Miller, senior vice president, global business development, Flash Global Logistics. Moreover, the same formula often can be applied throughout Latin America.

Flash Global Moves Into New Parts D.C. at Chicago's O'Hare Airport

March 28, 2012

Flash Global

Flash Global, a provider of services for critical parts and products, has moved into its new Flagship Parts Distribution Center at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

Seko Opens New Logistics Facility in El Paso, Texas

March 23, 2012

Seko Worldwide

Seko Worldwide, a third-party provider of logistics and supply-chain services, has opened a new facility in El Paso, Tex. The location provides a full range of services, including transportation, logistics and information-technology support.

Have You Really Optimized Your Lean Material Handling?

March 22, 2012

Frank Devlin, Manager, Advanced Technologies, The Raymond Corporation

Why You Need the Carousel/Vertical Lift Module

March 22, 2012

Ed Romaine, SAPIENT AUTOMATION & David Schneider, Hanel Storage Systems

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.