In Supply Chain Logistics Management, There’s a Reverse Gear–and It’s Green–Part 2

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Once you determine which products pose the greatest asset value in terms of recoverability, you should then look for potential ways to reprocess or reuse waste byproducts or other manufacturers that may be turn your waste into their product feedstock. Your company, your customers and the environment will benefit tremendously.