Chapter 1
Retail Logistics Overview
The role of the supply chain in retail competitiveness
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Retail supply chain vs. Manufacturing supply chain
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Information flow, product flow, and cash flow
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Push vs. Pull retail supply chain models
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The Bullwhip Effect in retail and its mitigation
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Chapter 2
Distribution Centers and Warehousing
Role of the Retail Distribution Center (DC)
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Direct Store Delivery (DSD) vs. Centralized distribution
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Cross-docking operations in retail
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Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
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Order picking and sorting technologies
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Chapter 3
Efficient Consumer Response (ECR)
Principles of ECR and Quick Response (QR)
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Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) in retail
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Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR)
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Continuous Replenishment Programs (CRP)
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Benefits of collaboration between retailers and suppliers
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Managing inbound and outbound freight
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Fleet management vs. Outsourcing to 3PLs
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Challenges of last-mile delivery in urban areas
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Click-and-Collect (BOPIS) logistics
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Green logistics and sustainable retail supply chains
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Chapter 5
Reverse Logistics in Retail
The cost and impact of retail returns
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Designing the reverse logistics network
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Refurbishment, repackaging, and liquidators
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Managing e-commerce vs. brick-and-mortar returns
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Return fraud and mitigation strategies
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