Short Description
North America Reverse Logistics Market, By Return Type (Returns, Returns Avoidance, Remanufacturing, Refurbishing, Packaging, Unsold Goods, End-Of-Life, Delivery Failure, Rentals & Leasing, Repairs & Maintenance, and Others), Components (Return Policy and Procedure (RPP), Remanufacturing Or Refurbishment (ROR), and Waste Disposal (WAD)), Service Type (Transportation, Warehousing, Reselling, Replacement Management, Refund Management Authorization, and Others), End-User (Textile and Garments, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, E-Commerce, Retail, Luxury Goods, Pharmaceutical, Reusable Packaging, and Others), Country (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029
Market Definition
Reverse logistics is a type of supply chain management that various organizations follow in order to move goods/products from customers back to the sellers/manufacturers in an organized and safe manner. Once a customer receives a product, the processes in which the customer wishes to return or recycle the product comes under reverse logistics. Reverse logistics start at the end of the consumer, moving backward through the supply chain of the distribution management to the distributor and from the distributor to the product's manufacturer. Reverse logistics can also include processes where it is responsible for the final disposal of the product, including recycling or resale of the product. Fundamentals steps involved in reverse logistics management process the return, deal with returns, keep returns moving, repair, and recycle.
Market Segmentation
On the basis of the return type, North America reverse logistics market is segmented into returns, returns avoidance, remanufacturing, refurbishing, packaging, unsold goods, end-of-life, delivery failure, rentals & leasing, repairs & maintenance, and others
On the basis of components, North America reverse logistics market is segmented into return policy and procedure (RPP), remanufacturing or refurbishment (ROR), and waste disposal (WAD)
On the basis of service type, North America reverse logistics market is segmented into transportation, warehousing, reselling, replacement management, refund management authorization, and others
On the basis of end-user, North America reverse logistics market is segmented into textile and garments, E-commerce, automotive, pharmaceutical, consumer electronic, retail, luxury goods, reusable packaging, and others
Market Players
Some of the major players operating in the North America reverse logistics market are:
FedEx
United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Deutsche Post DHL Group
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
XPO Logistics, Inc
Kintetsu World Express, Inc.
IBM Corporation
Indev Group of companies
LogiNext Solutions Inc
NFI Industries
Optoro, Inc.
Reverse Logistics Group
ReverseLogix
Schenker AG
ShipWizard
Woodfield Distribution, LLC
YUSEN LOGISTICS CO., LTD.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 33
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 33
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 33
1.3 OVERVIEW OF NORTH AMERICA REVERSE LOGISTICS MARKET 33
1.4 CURRENCY AND PRICING 35
1.5 LIMITATIONS 35
1.6 MARKETS COVERED 35
2 MARKET SEGMENTATION 40
2.1 MARKETS COVERED 40
2.2 GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE 41
2.3 YEARS CONSIDERED FOR THE STUDY 42
2.4 DBMR TRIPOD DATA VALIDATION MODEL 43
2.5 PRIMARY INTERVIEWS WITH KEY OPINION LEADERS 46
2.6 DBMR MARKET POSITION GRID 47
2.7 VENDOR SHARE ANALYSIS 48
2.8 MULTIVARIATE MODELING 49
2.9 RETURN TYPE TIMELINE CURVE 49
2.10 MARKET APPLICATION COVERAGE GRID 50
2.11 MARKET CHALLENGE MATRIX 50
2.12 SECONDARY SOURCES 52
2.13 ASSUMPTIONS 52
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 53
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 55
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 57
5.1 DRIVERS 59
5.1.1 RAPID GROWTH IN THE E-COMMERCE SECTOR 59
5.1.2 RECYCLING AND SUSTAINABILITY DRIVING INNOVATION IN REVERSE LOGISTICS CHAINS 60
5.1.3 RISING GROWTH IN CROSS BORDER TRADES AND NORTH AMERICAIZATION 61
5.1.4 SURGE IN NUMBER OF MANUFACTURING FACILITIES LEADING TO NEED FOR REVERSE LOGISTICS 62
5.2 RESTRAINTS 63
5.2.1 HIGH COST ASSOCIATED WITH REVERSE LOGISTICS 63
5.2.2 CONCERNS RELATED TO INVENTORY MANAGEMENT IN REVERSE LOGISTICS 64
5.3 OPPORTUNITIES 65
5.3.1 INCLINATION TOWARDS DIGITIZATION OF THE SECTOR 65
5.3.2 GROWING DEMAND FOR REVERSE LOGISTICS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR 65
5.3.3 ADOPTION OF CLOUD-BASED REVERSE LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS 66
5.3.4 STRATEGIC SERVICE LAUNCH, PARTNERSHIP, ACQUISITIONS, AND MERGERS BY REVERSE LOGISTICS COMPANIES 66
5.4 CHALLENGES 67
5.4.1 INADEQUATE LABOR RESOURCES TO HANDLE RETURN 67
5.4.2 FREQUENT DELAYS IN DELIVERY OF RETURN PRODUCTS DUE TO VARIOUS TECHNICAL FACTORS 68
6 IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON NORTH AMERICA REVERSE LOGISTICS MARKET 69
6.1 ANALYSIS ON IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON REVERSE LOGISTICS MARKET 69
6.2 AFTERMATH OF COVID-19 AND GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE TO BOOST THE MARKET 69
6.3 STRATEGIC DECISIONS FOR MANUFACTURERS AFTER COVID-19 TO GAIN COMPETITIVE MARKET SHARE 69
6.4 IMPACT ON PRICE 70
6.5 IMPACT ON DEMAND AND SUPPLY CHAIN 70
6.6 CONCLUSION 71
7 NORTH AMERICA REVERSE LOGISTICS MARKET, BY RETURN TYPE 72
7.1 OVERVIEW 73
7.2 RETURNS 74
7.3 END-OF-LIFE 75
7.4 REMANUFACTURING 75
7.5 REFURBISHING 76
7.6 UNSOLD GOODS 76
7.7 RENTALS & LEASING 77
7.8 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 78
7.9 DELIVERY FAILURE 78
7.10 RETURNS AVOIDANCE 79
7.11 PACKAGING 79
7.12 OTHERS 80
8 NORTH AMERICA REVERSE LOGISTICS MARKET, BY COMPONENTS 81
8.1 OVERVIEW 82
8.2 RETURN POLICY AND PROCEDURE (RPP) 83
8.3 REMANUFACTURING OR REFURBISHMENT (ROR) 83
8.4 WASTE DISPOSAL (WAD) 84
9 NORTH AMERICA REVERSE LOGISTICS MARKET, BY SERVICE TYPE 85
9.1 OVERVIEW 86
9.2 TRANSPORTATION 87
9.3 WAREHOUSING 87
9.4 REPLACEMENT MANAGEMENT 88
9.5 RESELLING 89
9.6 REFUND MANAGEMENT AUTHORIZATION 89
9.7 OTHERS 90
10 NORTH AMERICA REVERSE LOGISTICS MARKET, BY END USER 91
10.1 OVERVIEW 92
10.2 E-COMMERCE 93
10.2.1 RETURN POLICY AND PROCEDURE (RPP) 94
10.2.2 REMANUFACTURING OR REFURBISHMENT (ROR) 94
10.2.3 WASTE DISPOSAL (WAD) 94
10.3 RETAIL 94
10.3.1 RETURN POLICY AND PROCEDURE (RPP) 95
10.3.2 REMANUFACTURING OR REFURBISHMENT (ROR) 95
10.3.3 WASTE DISPOSAL (WAD) 95
10.4 AUTOMOTIVE 95
10.4.1 RETURN POLICY AND PROCEDURE (RPP) 96
10.4.2 REMANUFACTURING OR REFURBISHMENT (ROR) 96
10.4.3 WASTE DISPOSAL (WAD) 97
10.5 CONSUMER ELECTRONIC 97
10.5.1 RETURN POLICY AND PROCEDURE (RPP) 98
10.5.2 REMANUFACTURING OR REFURBISHMENT (ROR) 98
10.5.3 WASTE DISPOSAL (WAD) 98
10.6 PHARMACEUTICAL 98
10.6.1 RETURN POLICY AND PROCEDURE (RPP) 99
10.6.2 REMANUFACTURING OR REFURBISHMENT (ROR) 99
10.6.3 WASTE DISPOSAL (WAD) 99
10.7 TEXTILE AND GARMENTS 100
10.7.1 RETURN POLICY AND PROCEDURE (RPP) 100
10.7.2 REMANUFACTURING OR REFURBISHMENT (ROR) 101
10.7.3 WASTE DISPOSAL (WAD) 101
10.8 REUSABLE PACKAGING 101
10.8.1 RETURN POLICY AND PROCEDURE (RPP) 102
10.8.2 REMANUFACTURING OR REFURBISHMENT (ROR) 102
10.8.3 WASTE DISPOSAL (WAD) 102
10.9 LUXURY GOODS 102
10.9.1 RETURN POLICY AND PROCEDURE (RPP) 103
10.9.2 REMANUFACTURING OR REFURBISHMENT (ROR) 103
10.9.3 WASTE DISPOSAL (WAD) 103
10.10 OTHERS 104
11 NORTH AMERICA REVERSE LOGISTICS MARKET, BY REGION 105
11.1 NORTH AMERICA 106
11.1.1 U.S. 116
11.1.2 CANADA 120
11.1.3 MEXICO 125
12 NORTH AMERICA REVERSE LOGISTICS MARKET: COMPANY LANDSCAPE 130
12.1 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS: NORTH AMERICA 130
13 SWOT 131
14 COMPANY PROFILE 132
14.1 FEDEX 132
14.1.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 132
14.1.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 132
14.1.3 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 133
14.1.4 SERVICES PORTFOLIO 133
14.1.5 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 133
14.2 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC. 135
14.2.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 135
14.2.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 135
14.2.3 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 136
14.2.4 SOLUTION PORTFOLIO 136
14.2.5 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 136
14.3 DEUTSCHE POST DHL GROUP 138
14.3.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 138
14.3.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 138
14.3.3 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 139
14.3.4 SERVICES PORTFOLIO 139
14.3.5 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 140
14.4 C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. 141
14.4.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 141
14.4.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 141
14.4.3 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 142
14.4.4 SERVICES PORTFOLIO 142
14.4.5 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 142
14.5 XPO LOGISTICS, INC 144
14.5.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 144
14.5.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 144
14.5.3 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 145
14.5.4 SERVICE PORTFOLIO 145
14.5.5 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 145
14.6 KINTETSU WORLD EXPRESS, INC. 147
14.6.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 147
14.6.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 147
14.6.3 SERVICES PORTFOLIO 148
14.6.4 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 148
14.7 CORE LOGISTIC PRIVATE LIMITED 149
14.7.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 149
14.7.2 SERVICES PORTFOLIO 149
14.7.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 149
14.8 DGS TRANSLOGISTICS INDIA PVT. LTD. 150
14.8.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 150
14.8.2 SERVICES PORTFOLIO 150
14.8.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENT 150
14.9 IBM CORPORATION 151
14.9.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 151
14.9.2 REVENUE ANALYSIS 151
14.9.3 SOLUTION PORTFOLIO 152
14.9.4 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 152
14.10 INDEV GROUP OF COMPANIES 153
14.10.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 153
14.10.2 SERVICES PORTFOLIO 153
14.10.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 153
14.11 LOGINEXT SOLUTIONS INC 154
14.11.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 154
14.11.2 SERVICES PORTFOLIO 154
14.11.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 154
14.12 NFI INDUSTRIES 155
14.12.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 155
14.12.2 SERVICES PORTFOLIO 155
14.12.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 155
14.13 OPTORO, INC. 156
14.13.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 156
14.13.2 SOLUTION PORTFOLIO 156
14.13.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 157
14.14 REVERSE LOGISTICS GROUP 158
14.14.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 158
14.14.2 SOLUTION PORTFOLIO 158
14.14.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 158
14.15 REVERSELOGIX 159
14.15.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 159
14.15.2 SERVICES PORTFOLIO 159
14.15.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 159
14.16 SAFEXPRESS PVT. LTD. 160
14.16.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 160
14.16.2 SERVICES PORTFOLIO 160
14.16.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 160
14.17 SCHENKER AG 161
14.17.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 161
14.17.2 PRODUCTS PORTFOLIO 161
14.17.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 162
14.18 SHIPWIZARD 163
14.18.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 163
14.18.2 SERVICES PORTFOLIO 163
14.18.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 163
14.19 WOODFIELD DISTRIBUTION, LLC 164
14.19.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 164
14.19.2 SERVICES PORTFOLIO 164
14.19.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 164
14.20 YUSEN LOGISTICS CO., LTD. 165
14.20.1 COMPANY SNAPSHOT 165
14.20.2 SERVICES PORTFOLIO 165
14.20.3 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 166
15 QUESTIONNAIRE 167
16 RELATED REPORTS 170