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Reverse logistics

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000197

The process of managing the flow of goods from the point of consumption back to the point of origin for value recovery or proper disposal. This includes activities such as returns management, recycling, repair, refurbishment, and end-of-life product disposition. Effective reverse logistics can reduce waste and create new revenue streams.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000197
FieldLogistics and supply chain
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000197",
  "term": "Reverse logistics",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "The process of managing the flow of goods from the point of consumption back to the point of origin for value recovery or proper disposal. This includes activities such as returns management, recycling, repair, refurbishment, and end-of-life product disposition. Effective reverse logistics can reduce waste and create new revenue streams.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/reverse-logistics/"
}

Record 210 of 256 in Logistics and supply chain terminology (MLC-0105). Request the full dataset.