1. REVERSE LOGISTICS Copyright © Ahmed Meyaki IBA 2005

6. FORWARD VRS REVERSE LOGISTICS 1/3

7. FORWARD VRS REVERSE LOGISTICS 2/3 Forward Reverse One to many transportation Many to one transportation Forecasting is straightforward Forecasting more difficult Product packaging uniform Product often damaged Product quality uniform Product quality not uniform Destination/routing clear Destination/routing unclear Disposition options very clear Disposition not clear Pricing is relatively uniform Pricing depending on many factors Standardised channel Exception driven

8. FORWARD VRS REVERSE LOGISTICS 3/3 Forward Reverse Importance of speed is often recognised Speed often not considered a priority(pharmaceuticals?) Inventory mgt consistent Inventory mgt. inconsistent PLC manageable PLC is more complex Negotiation between parties straightforward Complicated by additional considerations Marketing methods well known Marketing complicated by several factors Real-time info readily available to track products Visibility of process less transparent