Reverse Logistics
Streamlining the return and recall of products in the supply chain
Reverse logistics is often overlooked, in favour of order fulfilment and forward logistics. Suppliers and retailers are typically unaware of a product return until it turns up on their doorstep. Not having visibility of returns can be operationally challenging and costly.
GS1 can help
GS1 standards streamline and optimise your reverse logistics. Tracking each individual item across the returns process, delivering granular cost insights, improved consumer safety, supply chain efficiency, data visibility and reclaiming value from returned goods.
GS1 Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) standards are used in electronic business messaging to improve the speed and accuracy of information between trading partners. The GS1 system supports two EDI standards, GS1 EANCOM and GS1 XML.
GS1 Lightweight Messaging Standard
Lightweight Messaging Standard for Verification of Product Identifiers allows supply chain partners to verify that a product in their possession is suitable for forward distribution. Manufacturer verification of the product identifier and associated data gives supply chain stakeholders actionable information helping them to determine whether to accept, reject or quarantine a product. This standard was driven by pharmaceutical regulatory requirements in the US and has been developed as a generic lightweight framework that can be used for other sectors including food and in all geographic regions.
A unified process for reverse logistics
It is time now to see logistics as a two-way process.
GS1 Standards for Delivery Management
Shipping and Receiving.
GS1 Recall
An online platform that minimises the impact and cost of product recalls and withdrawals throughout the supply chain.
Untapped potential of Reverse Logistics
Reverse logistics can increase customer satisfaction and even ROI.
GS1 Traceability
End-to-end supply chain visibility to improve product safety, meet regulatory requirements, ensure product authenticity and provenance.
Transforming the Last Mile
The number of shipments spurred by e-commerce is increasing rapidly. A similar rapid rise is related to the reverse flow of goods caused by consumer returns.