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Why Honda Adopted a ‘Community’ for Managing Reusable Containers for Parts

March 19, 2019

Automotive supply chains depend on tight coordination between a manufacturer and its many suppliers. But some of the basic technology to optimize those connections has been lacking until now.

How Donating Merchandise Can Solve Inventory Issues

January 7, 2019

Gary Smith, SCB Contributor

With the new year comes an old problem: how to dispose of excess inventory without feeling like you’re just throwing dollars out the door.

A High-Tech Solution for Retail's Gift-Return Woes

December 27, 2018

Sarah Halzack, Bloomberg Opinion

Our post-holiday gifting hangover tends to be a peak time for returns, exacerbating a problem that’s grown more vexing for retailers with the rise of e-commerce.

Inside Patagonia’s Operation to Keep Clothing out of Landfills

“If it’s broke, fix it!” is a Patagonia company motto, and the company takes the motto seriously. It has operated a recycling and repair program, Worn Wear, in various permutations since 2005.

September 6, 2018

The Washington Post

“If it’s broke, fix it!” is a Patagonia company motto, and the company takes the motto seriously. It has operated a recycling and repair program, Worn Wear, in various permutations since 2005.

Keeping Reverse Logistics Moving: Three Challenges Your Software Must Tackle

Reverse logistics is an integral process in many industries and can result in lost revenue, missing components and disgruntled customers if not handled correctly.

July 10, 2018

Tom Devroy

Reverse logistics is an integral process in many industries and can result in lost revenue, missing components and disgruntled customers if not handled correctly.

Trump Tariffs Force Companies to Rework Supply Chains

June 26, 2018

Reuters

From global manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson Inc to small tech startups, companies are scrambling to rework supply chains built for an era of stable, open trade policy that is now under threat.

As Shipping Costs Soar, Supply Chains Get a Makeover

June 19, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Retailers and manufacturers are taking stock of their transportation costs and exploring alternatives as a capacity crunch in freight is driving up prices and causing shipping delays.

Recalls This Week: Chain Saws, Crayons, Pottery Wheels

May 24, 2018

The New York Times

More than a million chain saws are being recalled because they have a faulty power switch that could fail to shut off the tool. Other recalled consumer products include pottery wheels and playground slides.