The Buzz: Tackling Returns and Sustainability

Join us for this week's episode of The Buzz, as we take a deep dive into the critical topic of returns management during the peak returns season, aptly dubbed "Returnuary."

As retailers brace for an anticipated 17% return rate of all sales in 2024, equating to a staggering $890 billion in returns, the conversation highlights the operational, logistical, and financial challenges that come with managing these returns.

In this episode, hosts Scott Luton and Sofia Rivas explore:

• The implications of stricter return policies, the rising trend of fraudulent returns, and the environmental impact of returns-related waste
• The current state of the manufacturing industry, which shows signs of growth despite concerns over tariffs and trade policies.
• Tech trends that could shape 2025
• Upcoming supply chain events in the new year
• And much more!

Join the conversation as we welcome the new year with a clean slate, even in the world of global supply chain.

Additional Links & Resources:

• With That Said: https://bit.ly/3PpmucW
• The State of Freight 2025: https://bit.ly/4a2C4ER
• ‘Returnuary’ — after the peak shopping season comes the busiest return month of the year: https://bit.ly/4j0Fax7
• Narvar Interview: https://bit.ly/4gZt4Td
• Reverse Logistics Association: https://bit.ly/3BSTJSR
• Demand ticks up as manufacturers pin hopes on Trump administration: PMI: https://bit.ly/40mgIz7
• Tech Trends That Could Shape 2025: https://bit.ly/4iXrwep
• Manifest: https://bit.ly/4iDIYUL
• Gartner Supply Chain Symposium: https://bit.ly/403K83t
• SAPICS: https://bit.ly/40oGfYx
• Supply Chain Now en Espanol: https://bit.ly/3g9LtQc
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This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Sofia Rivas and produced by Amanda Luton and Trisha Cordes. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-tackling-returns-sustainability-1376

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