Reverse Logistics

Sprint, Agnik Join in Analyzing Vehicle and Driver Performance

June 13, 2012

Sprint is teaming up with Agnik, a data analytics company, to offer tools for analyzing vehicle and driver performance.

Serialization and Security of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

June 11, 2012

John DiPalo, Chief Technology Officer, Acsis Inc.

A year after adulterated heparin caused deaths in the United States and Europe, inspectors in California were still finding contaminated product in hospitals throughout the state, even though the manufacturer had sent out multiple recall notices, and the issue with the product was well known. As the pharmaceutical industry responds to regulatory mandates to address such weakness in the supply chain, it's important to ask, "Could this same thing happen in a 'serialized' world?"

High-Tech, Electronics Industries Begin to Find that Reverse Logistics Programs Can Save Money

June 7, 2012

EBN

In the high-tech and electronics industry, cutting costs is often difficult and nearly impossible to do without impacting product quality, time to market, or customer service. Unwilling to compromise on such critical business factors, many electronics companies are turning to less conventional means to drive cost savings and as a result, are often finding ways to not only reduce costs but also improve operations and overall business practices. Reverse logistics is one such area.

Camstar Issues Cloud-Based Tool to Aid in New-Product Introductions

June 7, 2012

Camstar Systems Inc.

Camstar Systems Inc. has released the NPI (New Product Introduction) Accelerator for manufacturers. The tool is intended to help users design, test and speed up the NPI process.

Online Shopping Customer Experience Study

June 6, 2012

Commissioned by UPS

This report will provide retailers with the necessary insights into what steps they must take to satisfy their customers, thereby increasing customer loyalty as well as the lifetime value of customers.

Acuitive Solutions Unveils Spot-Quote App for Airfreight

June 5, 2012

Acuitive Solutions

Acuitive Solutions, provider of a global transportation-management system (TMS) portal for air and ocean freight, has introduced the Acuitive SpotManager.

Coping With Complexity in the Service Parts Supply Chain

May 18, 2012

John Reichert, WMS Product Marketing Manager, TECSYS

Aldata Unveils Updates to Category Optimization for Retail

May 10, 2012

Aldata

Aldata, a provider of business software for retailers, manufacturers and distributors, has created the 2012 version of Aldata Category Optimization.

Swissport International Adapts Track-and-Trace Service for Mobile Phones

May 3, 2012

Swissport International Ltd.

Swissport International Ltd., a provider of air-cargo handling services, is now offering its track-and-trace capability for cargo customers and their partners via mobile phones.

Why You Need a Carousel/Vertical Lift Module

May 1, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Carousel and vertical lift module equipment increases floor space capacity and cuts costs, say Ed Romaine, chief marketing officer, Sapient Automation, and David Schneider, marketing manager for 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.