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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.

 

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Sofia Rivas and produced by Amanda Luton and Triha Cordes. 

 

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