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Holiday Reverse Logistics Tips for Peak Season | Red Arrow Logistics
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Reverse Logistics Strategies for the Holidays

  • November 24, 2023
The holidays are upon us and while retailers have the opportunity to reach the peak of their sales, there are also many challenges that come with this time of year, including customer returns. In fact, over one-third of holiday shoppers return gifts, costing retailers billions of dollars. Businesses should begin to prepare now for the […]
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Is Your Company Spending Too Much on Fulfillment?

  • May 10, 2023
The cost of just about everything, including fulfillment, has risen in recent years. Labor is a major component of the overall cost of fulfillment. While technology can help make the process more cost-efficient, highly automated fulfillment centers do not work for the majority of B2C shippers who do not ship high enough volumes. However, there […]
Reverse Logistics - The Price of Online Returns
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Reverse Logistics – The Price of Online Returns

  • January 19, 2023
Growth in e-commerce retail sales has been a result of its convenience for consumers, product selection, and prices. Unlike in brick-and-mortar stores however, consumers cannot evaluate products before they purchase them in person. This leads to a large number of returns for items that were purchased online but did not meet consumers’ expectations for a […]
What’s in Store for Last Mile Delivery in 2022 | Red Arrow Logistics
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What’s in Store for Last Mile Delivery in 2022

  • January 4, 2022
As more consumers turn to e-commerce for their needs, quick fulfillment and distribution has become an expectation for every online purchase. Businesses are rising to the challenge by developing new technologies to expedite deliveries however the last mile continues to present a challenge for most companies.  Why Last-Mile Delivery is a Challenge The goal of […]
Retailing Across Borders | Red Arrow Logistics
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Retailing Across Borders

  • December 13, 2021
Since the start of the pandemic, globalization has been forced to change, although it is still accelerating.  The international exchange of goods and services, technological innovation, and the increasing number of online shoppers are helping to create a new form of globalization, one that has been critical for many businesses to adopt in order to […]
Supply Chain Optimization Through Strategy | Red Arrow Logistics
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Supply Chain Optimization Through Strategy

  • December 9, 2021
Companies often review their supply chain only when there is an issue such as financial challenges. For example, when transportation costs are rising or there are delays in shipping, the supply chain then becomes the focal point of figuring out where the inefficiencies are. However, it is beneficial if a supply chain always operates optimally. […]
Holiday Reverse Logistics Tips for Peak Season | Red Arrow Logistics
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Holiday Reverse Logistics Tips for Peak Season

  • November 15, 2021
The holidays are upon us and while retailers have the opportunity to reach the peak of their sales, there are also many challenges that come with this time of year, including customer returns. In fact, over one-third of holiday shoppers return gifts, costing retailers billions of dollars. Businesses should begin to prepare now for the […]
10 Ways to Streamline Your Supply Chain | Red Arrow Logistics
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10 Ways to Streamline Your Supply Chain

  • November 9, 2021
A supply chain that operates optimally is imperative to surviving today’s logistics environment. A supply chain that runs efficiently means that raw materials and final products flow smoothly from the manufacturer to the customer. Companies that focus on their supply chain management find they are able to maximize the customer experience and have a competitive […]
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Holiday Retail Season: Reverse Logistics is Important

  • October 11, 2021
For retailers, the holiday season is just as much about the initial purchase as it is about the returns. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), $428 billion in merchandise was returned in 2020, which was about 10.6% of the total U.S. retail sales. E-commerce sales have a rate of return that is around 30% […]
How to Determine the Optimal Inventory Levels for Your Company | Red Arrow Logistics
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How to Determine the Optimal Inventory Levels for Your Company

  • June 30, 2021
The global COVID-19 pandemic has exposed some weak links among many companies’ supply chains over the 18 months. As we emerge from the pandemic, it is a good idea for businesses to re-evaluate their inventory levels. While the last year has presented inventory challenges for many companies, levels should return to more realistic levels. Keeping […]