Reverse Logistics

U.S. Seeks to Redefine 'Reverse Logistics' of Hazardous Materials

August 25, 2014

The U.S. Transportation Department’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has proposed revising hazardous materials regulations when it comes to return shipments of certain hazardous materials by motor vehicle.

While WTO Dithers, Traders Should Act

August 25, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The path to harmonized and streamlined global trade is steep and strewn with boulders.

Arena Solutions Partners With SiliconExpert for BOM Assessment

August 14, 2014

Arena Solutions Inc.

Arena Solutions Inc., a vendor of cloud-based applications for product lifecycle management, has integrated Arena PLM with the electronic components information database of SiliconExpert Technologies.

In Managing Its Service Supply Chain, Nutanix Doesn't Think Small

August 8, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Anticipating dramatic growth in its business, the 2009 high-tech start-up acquired an optimization tool that could easily scale up in the years ahead - yet deliver a full range of services in the meantime.

XPO Logistics to Acquire New Breed Logistics

August 7, 2014

XPO Logistics Inc.

XPO Logistics Inc. has agreed to acquire New Breed Holding Company, a U.S. provider of non-asset based contract logistics services.

Service Supply Chain Optimization Reduces Operational Costs, Increases Customer Loyalty and Generates Recurring Revenue

July 14, 2014

OnProcess Technology

Success Requires Comprehensive, Integrated Approach Using the Proper People, Processes and Technology

Using Advanced Analytics and Innovative Resolution Techniques to Reduce Truck Rolls and Related Support Costs

July 14, 2014

OnProcess Technology

Identifying Customer Incidents with High Propensity for Remote Resolution Allows Cable and Broadband MSOs to Cancel a Greater Percentage of On-Site Visits

Reducing Return Rates on Consumer Electronics Products

July 14, 2014

OnProcess Technology

Identification of High Propensity-to-Return Customers Must Supplement Product Design, Documentation and Technical Support Improvements

Poorly Managed Excess Inventory Poses Threat to Supply Chain

July 14, 2014

TTI Inc.

A long-standing challenge in the electronics supply chain is the management of so-called "excess" inventory. When an OEM or EMS provider orders too much product, it is often sold in the open market to distributors that are not franchised by component suppliers.

Omnichannel Retailing Complicates Successful Management of Returns

July 8, 2014

Logistics Viewpoints

You're trying to do everything right to lure in online shoppers: You offer free shipping. Customers can return merchandise to a retail location. You even offer free returns through the mail. But this freedom for the customer can mean a lot of headaches and cost for you.

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.