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Reverse Logistics - An Introduction
Reverse Logistics - An Introduction
Dr.A.Rajagopal
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Reverse Logistics
Reverse Logistics
Warranty Claims
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Inspect
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Disposal management
Reverse Logistics – Operational
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Challenges
Retailer - Manufacturer conflict could make
reverse logistics inefficient.
There is a need for a working partnership to derive
mutual benefit for both.
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contd.,
Specialization of returns management results in
cost reduction (CRC employees can handle returns
more efficiently than retail clerks).
Transportation costs reduction could be achieved
since the trucks which have brought in products /
consignments from the manufacturer could be
used for transporting returns in the reverse trip.
Centralized Return Center (CRC)
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contd.,
Good returns management and quicker returns
disposal could be used as a selling tool – easy
disposition of returns could be appealing to the
retailers and maybe used as a deal maker for
obtaining or retaining customers.
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Remanufacturing / Refurbishment
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