Reverse logistics has become a prerequisite for businesses dealing with connected in-field assets that are managed by service-based contracts. But many have yet to master the complex process, which is ...

The pandemic’s impact on the supply chain and all its moving parts cannot be understated. First, it was the issue of too many orders and not enough inventory. Companies couldn’t keep up with ...

Reverse logistics is nothing new to manufacturers and retailers. For decades, businesses have managed the flow of returned goods and materials, but this process has often been overlooked in favor of ...

Reverse logistics is a term that is often heard but not fully understood by many business owners. Simply put, it’s the process of moving goods from their final destination back to the supplier. In ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. While the accelerated e-commerce activity has been a boon for many businesses, the uptick ...

Prior S&OP planning assumed supply was plentiful, and that forecasting could be done using historical demand. Thus, I realized that at least two special… Preparing supply chains for 2026 in 6 simple ...

The returns management process is undergoing an extreme makeover. Refusing to remain a neglected supply chain component pushed off into a dark corner, returns management has changed its name to the ...