Comments on: The challenge of reverse logistics in global health http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/2010/the-challenge-of-reverse-logistics-in-global-health/ Logistics for global health and aid Sun, 13 May 2012 17:45:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Choosing organizations to donate to after the Haiti earthquake | Good Intentions Are Not Enough Choosing organizations to donate to after the Haiti earthquake | An honest conversation about the impact of aid http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/2010/the-challenge-of-reverse-logistics-in-global-health/#comment-52488 Choosing organizations to donate to after the Haiti earthquake | Good Intentions Are Not Enough Choosing organizations to donate to after the Haiti earthquake | An honest conversation about the impact of aid Sat, 02 Oct 2010 02:31:09 +0000 http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/?p=832#comment-52488 [...] The challenge of reverse logistics in global health – A Humourless Lot - looks at the problems that arise when too much is sent or things have to be sent back [...] [...] The challenge of reverse logistics in global health – A Humourless Lot – looks at the problems that arise when too much is sent or things have to be sent back [...]

]]> By: 6 questions you should ask before donating goods overseas | Good Intentions Are Not Enough 6 questions you should ask before donating goods overseas | An honest conversation about the impact of aid http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/2010/the-challenge-of-reverse-logistics-in-global-health/#comment-52431 6 questions you should ask before donating goods overseas | Good Intentions Are Not Enough 6 questions you should ask before donating goods overseas | An honest conversation about the impact of aid Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:49:34 +0000 http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/?p=832#comment-52431 [...] The challenge of reverse logistics in global health – A Humourless Lot - looks at the problems that arise when too much is sent or things have to be sent back —– [...] [...] The challenge of reverse logistics in global health – A Humourless Lot – looks at the problems that arise when too much is sent or things have to be sent back —– [...]

]]> By: The problem with Stop and Droppers | Good Intentions Are Not Enough The problem with Stop and Droppers | An honest conversation about the impact of aid http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/2010/the-challenge-of-reverse-logistics-in-global-health/#comment-52430 The problem with Stop and Droppers | Good Intentions Are Not Enough The problem with Stop and Droppers | An honest conversation about the impact of aid Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:47:03 +0000 http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/?p=832#comment-52430 [...] The challenge of reverse logistics in global health – A Humourless Lot - looks at the problems that arise when too much is sent or things have to be sent back [...] [...] The challenge of reverse logistics in global health – A Humourless Lot – looks at the problems that arise when too much is sent or things have to be sent back [...]

]]> By: Michael Keizer http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/2010/the-challenge-of-reverse-logistics-in-global-health/#comment-48820 Michael Keizer Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:47:21 +0000 http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/?p=832#comment-48820 Thanks, Curtis. Interesting comments from a reverse logistics specialist. I agree that many aspects of reverse logistics are different from 'normal', forward logistics -- that is why there are people like you who build a career out of this specialism; but when I talked about the 'basic' principles I was actually referring to<a href="http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/2009/your-fundamental-rights/" rel="nofollow"> the five rights</a>, which should be our guide in reverse as much as in forward logistics. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to clarify this! Thanks, Curtis. Interesting comments from a reverse logistics specialist.

I agree that many aspects of reverse logistics are different from ‘normal’, forward logistics — that is why there are people like you who build a career out of this specialism; but when I talked about the ‘basic’ principles I was actually referring to the five rights, which should be our guide in reverse as much as in forward logistics.

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to clarify this!

]]> By: Curtis Greve http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/2010/the-challenge-of-reverse-logistics-in-global-health/#comment-48819 Curtis Greve Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:11:28 +0000 http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/?p=832#comment-48819 Interesting blog and comments on reverse logistics. The only thing I would question is "the basic principles and best practices that we use in ‘normal’, forward logistics, can be used in reverse logistics too." There are some significant differences in processing returns vs. traditional distribution and transportation. For example, a typical WMS will not provide for sorting and disposing of returns. Goods coming back must be accounted for differently and different types of information must be recorded. There are many differences but as you point out and as studies have proven, reverse logistics can increase the bottom line by 4.6% to 10% of revenue. It is worth the extra effort to do it correctly. Interesting blog and comments on reverse logistics. The only thing I would question is “the basic principles and best practices that we use in ‘normal’, forward logistics, can be used in reverse logistics too.” There are some significant differences in processing returns vs. traditional distribution and transportation. For example, a typical WMS will not provide for sorting and disposing of returns. Goods coming back must be accounted for differently and different types of information must be recorded. There are many differences but as you point out and as studies have proven, reverse logistics can increase the bottom line by 4.6% to 10% of revenue. It is worth the extra effort to do it correctly.

]]> By: Good Intentions Are Not Enough » Blog Archive » Interesting articles and post – Dec 20 – Jan 9 http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/2010/the-challenge-of-reverse-logistics-in-global-health/#comment-47986 Good Intentions Are Not Enough » Blog Archive » Interesting articles and post – Dec 20 – Jan 9 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:02:11 +0000 http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/?p=832#comment-47986 [...] The challenge of reverse logistics in global health – A Humourless Lot – Makes a case for improving reverse logistics which is how to dispose of materials or equipment broken, in excess, expired, or no longer needed [...] [...] The challenge of reverse logistics in global health – A Humourless Lot – Makes a case for improving reverse logistics which is how to dispose of materials or equipment broken, in excess, expired, or no longer needed [...]

]]> By: Good Intentions Are Not Enough » Blog Archive » Choosing organizations to donate to after the Haiti earthquake http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/2010/the-challenge-of-reverse-logistics-in-global-health/#comment-47982 Good Intentions Are Not Enough » Blog Archive » Choosing organizations to donate to after the Haiti earthquake Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:50:03 +0000 http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/?p=832#comment-47982 [...] The challenge of reverse logistics in global health – A Humourless Lot - looks at the problems that arise when too much is sent or things have to be sent back [...] [...] The challenge of reverse logistics in global health – A Humourless Lot – looks at the problems that arise when too much is sent or things have to be sent back [...]

]]> By: Good Intentions Are Not Enough » Blog Archive » 6 questions you should ask before donating goods overseas http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/2010/the-challenge-of-reverse-logistics-in-global-health/#comment-47980 Good Intentions Are Not Enough » Blog Archive » 6 questions you should ask before donating goods overseas Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:32:55 +0000 http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/?p=832#comment-47980 [...] The challenge of reverse logistics in global health – A Humourless Lot - looks at the problems that arise when too much is sent or things have to be sent back —– [...] [...] The challenge of reverse logistics in global health – A Humourless Lot – looks at the problems that arise when too much is sent or things have to be sent back —– [...]

]]> By: Good Intentions Are Not Enough » Blog Archive » Donating medicine to Haiti http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/2010/the-challenge-of-reverse-logistics-in-global-health/#comment-47912 Good Intentions Are Not Enough » Blog Archive » Donating medicine to Haiti Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:17:53 +0000 http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/?p=832#comment-47912 [...] take critical time from medical personnel to sort but also cause a medical waste disposal problem. What do you do with hundreds of pounds of unusable drugs? Do you throw them out and risk garbage sorters taking them out and selling them on the street to [...] [...] take critical time from medical personnel to sort but also cause a medical waste disposal problem. What do you do with hundreds of pounds of unusable drugs? Do you throw them out and risk garbage sorters taking them out and selling them on the street to [...]

]]> By: Good Intentions Are Not Enough » Blog Archive » Why aid is slow getting to Haiti http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/2010/the-challenge-of-reverse-logistics-in-global-health/#comment-47910 Good Intentions Are Not Enough » Blog Archive » Why aid is slow getting to Haiti Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:10:16 +0000 http://michaelkeizer.com/humourless/?p=832#comment-47910 [...] The challenge of reverse logistics in global health – A Humourless Lot - looks at the problems that arise when too much is sent or things have to be sent back [...] [...] The challenge of reverse logistics in global health – A Humourless Lot – looks at the problems that arise when too much is sent or things have to be sent back [...]

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