Reverse Logistics

       Reverse Logistics:

                 Reverse logistics or returns management is the handling of returned merchandise. Customer returns create problems in the supply chain. It seems that our  contemporary corporate structure supply chains forgot that merchandise is returned, damaged and overstocked. When an item is returned it can take as many as 12 steps at the end of the chain (reverse supply chain) for every  forward step for an item to re enter the supply chain.

  In stead of extending the supply chain to extend past the point of sale the contemporary retail supply chain stops at the P.O.S.. From here if their is a return the supply chain is forced to operate in reverse. Creating problems throughout the entire enterprise. From accounting to operations and marketing the non-extended retail supply chain is a failure of planning for the obvious. The result of the retail Industry failure in supply chain management creates the reverse logistics industry.

 Below are third party reverse logistics service providers:

  1. Genco - Reverse logistics software and returns processing services. PA
    -- http://www.genco.com   Business: Transportation and Logistics: Distribution and Logistics: Logistics: Reverse Logistics   (3)

     

  2. USF Processors - Provider of full-service reverse logistics nationally and in Canada. Includes liquidation and salvage.
    -- http://www.usfprocessors.com   Business: Transportation and Logistics: Distribution and Logistics: Logistics: Reverse Logistics   (3)

     

  3. Global Logistics Solutions Inc - Located in South Dennis, MA, USA. Specialists in multi-modal forwarding, and logistics solutions. Value added services include, warehousing, local transport, reverse logistics, and performance management.
    -- http://www.glshome.com/   Business: Transportation and Logistics: Freight Forwarding: North America: United States   (1)

     

  4. Heath, Gary - Executive consultant in product distribution, reverse and forward logistics, inventory management and software design supporting these business areas.
    -- http://www.garryheath.com/   Business: Management: Employment: Resumes   (1)

     

  5. Metrix - Provides e-business product service and customer relationship management solutions. Customer service, reverse logistics, repair center, and field service software with internet capability. A global alliance partner with IFS.
    -- http://www.metrix.com   Computers: Software: ERP: Industrial and Financial Systems-IFS   (1)

     

  6. Blue Raven Technology, Inc. - A technology provider that offers upgrade services for laptops, reverse logistics services and DIY repair kits.
    -- http://www.blueraven.com   Computers: Hardware: Systems: Notebooks and Laptops: Upgrades   (1)

     

  7. myRMA - Offers web application to manage reverse logistics and service center management.
    -- http://www.myrma.net   Business: Transportation and Logistics: Distribution and Logistics: Logistics: Reverse Logistics   (3)