{"podcast":{"title":"Supply Chain Now","slug":"supply-chain-now-1065092","podcast_index_feed_id":1065092,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/supply-chain-now/","website_url":"http://www.supplychainnow.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/62882386-605b-42d2-95cb-9ff4827a1c6c/oBeO_R23L6g7lGhrWCufbRq_.jpg","author":"Supply Chain Now","episode_count":450,"summary":"Discover why Supply Chain Now is the #1 Voice of Supply Chain. Our hosts comprised of seasoned industry-leaders, practitioners, and solution providers address the industry’s challenges, trends, and innovations for our global audience. With engaging, informative, and on-trend content, our podcasts, livestreams, and webinars bridge expertise and entertainment, empowering supply chain professionals to elevate their businesses. Listen, watch, and subscribe to the #1 Supply Chain Podcast on Apple Podcasts, ranked in the Top 1% of all Global Podcasts!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/supply-chain-now-1065092"},"episode":{"title":"The Buzz: How Reverse Logistics Is Reshaping Retail and Recommerce","slug":"the-buzz-how-reverse-logistics-is-reshaping-retail-and-recommerce","published_at":"2026-05-15T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/supply-chain-now-1065092/the-buzz-how-reverse-logistics-is-reshaping-retail-and-recommerce","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/supply-chain-now-1065092","url":"https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-reverse-logistics-reshaping-retail-recommerce-1584","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/84b941a8-04ba-4302-8bd4-16e8027747ce.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Buzz, we explore the future of reverse logistics, circularity, supply chain design, and the growing role of AI in transforming how businesses move, manage, and reuse products. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by OptiLogic! Hosts Scott Luton and Richard Donaldson break down several major supply chain developments, including the rise of AI-first supply chain design, the growing need for visibility in big and bulky retail deliveries, and Amazon’s expanding supply chain services. Special guest Sender Shamiss, CEO and co-founder of ReturnPro, joins the conversation to unpack why reverse logistics is becoming a major strategic opportunity, not just a cost center. From returns management and recommerce to circularity, fraud detection, and the future of reusable materials, this episode offers a practical look at how supply chain leaders can unlock value, reduce waste, and rethink what happens after the sale. Key Learnings & Takeaways AI-first supply chain design is accelerating smarter, faster decision-making Big and bulky retail delivery still needs better visibility and customer communication Amazon’s supply chain services could reshape fulfillment, logistics, and recommerce Reverse logistics is moving from a back-end function to a strategic growth engine Reuse should come before recycling when building circular supply chains Returns fraud is creating new challenges—and new technology opportunities Circularity will require better data, smarter systems, and more investment As supply chains become more complex, the biggest opportunities may come from rethinking what already exists: returned products, reused materials, smarter networks, and better visibility. This episode is a must-listen for leaders looking to turn reverse logistics from a challenge into…","meta_description":"In this episode of The Buzz, we explore the future of reverse logistics, circularity, supply chain design, and the growing role of AI in transforming how…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3342,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/supply-chain-now-1065092/episodes/the-buzz-how-reverse-logistics-is-reshaping-retail-and-recommerce/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/supply-chain-now-1065092/the-buzz-how-reverse-logistics-is-reshaping-retail-and-recommerce.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}