Reverse Logistics as an Integral Part of Supply Chain Management

INTRODUCTION Most of us think logistics is one way. Products are manufactured, packaged, stored in warehouses, sold, and shipped to customers. The story is over. For many logistics managers today, this is not the end of the story. In addition to managing outbound products, they are also responsible for reverse logistics - return and packaging processes including final disposal of customer service and return items. Demand for waste and return management is increasing in various industries.

Logistics management: According to the definition of the Supply Chain Management Expert Council (CSCMP): Logistics management plan, execute and manage efficient and effective forward and reverse flows, and logistics, services and related information It is part of supply chain management. Storage to meet customers' requirements, principles and consumption points. Logistics management activities typically include warehousing and transport management, vehicle management, warehouse management, material handling, order processing, logistics network design, inventory management, supply and demand planning, and third party logistics service provider management. Logistics functions include procurement and procurement, production planning and scheduling, packaging and assembly, and customer service. It includes planning and execution of all levels - strategy, operation and tactics

As we all know, logistics is part of the supply chain management process. Logistics handles the forward movement of goods in any supply chain, whereas reverse logistics manages the reverse flow of goods, that is, returns management within the supply chain. Countercurrent is as important as moving forward in any supply chain. By considering the consumer supply chain process, countercurrent is an important and important function in the supply chain and helps safely process waste while fully recovering product costs.

The Supply Chain Management Committee (CSCMP) also defines logistics management as part of supply chain management. This includes efficient and effective forward flow and reverse flow, and planning, implementation and management of goods, services and related information storage. Between the starting point and the point of consumption (CSCMP, 2006) to satisfy the customer's request. In addition to being customer-centric, this definition also determines the counterflow in addition to the forward flow mentioned in the above definition. We also emphasize that logistics management is part of supply chain management.