Evaluating the Impact of Reverse Logistics on Efficiency in the Clothing Rental Industry
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https://doi.org/10.36676/irt.v11.i1.1564Keywords:
Reverse logistics, clothing rental industry, supply chain efficiency, circular economy, sustainability, inventory management, technological innovationAbstract
Cleaning, quality control, inventory turnover, and redistribution are some of the particular challenges that garment rental companies have when dealing with returned clothing, in comparison to more traditional retail models. Productivity, longevity, and happy customers are all at risk because of this. Inefficient reverse logistics may lead to resource wastage, increased processing times, and operational expenses, all of which can impact profitability and the environment. This research examines the effects of reverse logistics on the effectiveness of the garment rental industry by identifying critical problems and offering possible options for improvement. Through an examination of current trends, environmental concerns, and technology advancements like blockchain, AI, and automation, the paper reveals ways in which businesses may improve logistics performance. Based on the findings, enhancing reverse logistics systems can support the concepts of the circular economy, shorten product lifecycles, reduce textile waste, and lower operational costs and turnaround times. Better service and more market competitiveness can be in the horizon as a result of well-planned logistics system enhancements that increase consumer delight. The findings indicate that rental companies will not achieve long-term profitability and efficiency without using sustainable logistical techniques and data-driven decision-making. The garment rental industry's future growth depends on fixing reverse logistics inefficiencies. Finding a happy medium between ecological consciousness and commercial feasibility can be aided by this.
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