Reverse logistics becoming crucial to business

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Hazardous materials programs Asset recovery Logistics system
Supply chain system raw materials Obsolete equipment disposal
Recycling programs Reverse logistics Empty computer printing cartridges
Returns Original packaging Handle

Reverse logistics used to be an after-thought in the __________________. Past research has

concentrated on how to avoid ___________ but with the advent of online shopping, product
returns have skyrocketed. Now the focus is on how to ___________ returns.

_________________is the name given to the "process of moving goods from their typical final
destination for the purpose of capturing value, or proper disposal. Re-manufacturing and
refurbishing activities also may be included in the definition."

Generally, with any business, there is a _____________ that follows a product, controlling the
efficient flow of _______________ from the point of origin to the point of consumption for the
purpose of conforming to customer requirements. Reverse logistics encompasses everything in
the logistics system, except in reverse.

Reverse logistics also includes some things many people might not think about, like
______________, __________________ , ________________ and __________________.
One example of this type of reverse logistics is the return of __________________________.

Reverse logistics also can be labor-intensive, much more so than the manufacturing process.
When an article, either a tool, appliance or piece of clothing, is returned, a hands-on approach is
needed. Returned merchandise may not be in its __________________, and tags may or may
not be included. Every returned package must be manually opened, inspected, sorted,
repackaged and relabeled for resale.

http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/reverse-logistics-no-longer-an-
afterthought-with-businesses/article/501101