The Reverse Logistics Forum
Re-Launch of the Reverse Logistics Forum
Background
The original Reverse Logistics Forum ran for two years ending in 2007. During this period some 40 companies along with Cranfield School of Management and University of Sheffield Management School and the CILT(UK) worked together to address some of the key challenges faced in managing effective returns logistics operations. The output from the forum was a practitioner self assessment workbook which identified over 200 items to evaluate. Click here for more details and a copy of the workbook.
The Purpose of the New Forum
Since the forum originally ran, a number of companies have successfully adopted the lessons learnt. However, reverse logistics practice has moved on and new challenges have emerged. Hence, there has been a repeated call from CILT(UK) members to re-launch the forum to benchmark current practice, identify current issues and create new solutions that make a real difference.
How will it Work
The forum will meet 5 times per year. The sessions will typically start at 10:00am finishing at around 2:00pm. The format for each session will include a presentation from an industry expert followed by an interactive workshop which will lead to the development of research themes to be worked on. Where special themes are identified, it is envisaged that specific working groups may be formed. Support for the forums will be provided by Cranfield School of Management, University of Sheffield Management School and Sheffield Business School.
Benefits from Membership
A number of benefits will accrue, including networking, benchmarking, the ability to address key RL business issues and sharing of best practice. You will also receive a written report from each meeting and any research outputs.
Who Should Attend
Those directly involved with reverse logistics. As well as logistics professionals, given that RL is a broad activity that transcends functional and organisational boundaries, we are also especially interested to hear from non-logistics professionals such as, Marketing, Finance and Procurement personnel involved in the process. In addition, we would be interested to hear from third party logistics providers and consultants.
Joining Information
If you wish to know more or to be involved in the forum please contact m.p.bernon@cranfield.ac.uk