Reverse Logistics Association plans multiple events

Association’s events concentrate on product returns and takebacks that lead to recycling opportunities.


The Alpharetta, Georgia-based Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) has four more North American events scheduled in 2018 plus a four-day conference and expo in Europe in October.

The RLA describes itself as a member company-driven global trade association for the returns and reverse industry, offering information, research, solutions and services from third-party providers for manufacturers, brand owners and retail companies.

Among RLA events scheduled for the remainder of 2018 are:

  • a one-day seminar on “Reducing Cost through Reverse Logistics Best Practices,” in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 23;
  • a one-day seminar on “Best Practices in Wireless Reverse Logistics” in Dallas on June 20;
  • a one-day seminar on recycling in Atlanta on an as yet undetermined date in August;
  • a one-day seminar on “Returns to the Future with PostalVision” in Washington, D.C. on Sept 20; and
  • a four-day RLA Conference & Expo in Amsterdam focusing on the Circular Economy, Oct 15-18, 2018.

The RLA’s 2018 multiple-day Conference & Expo for the North American market took place in February in Las Vegas.

Those seeking more information about upcoming RLA events can visit this web page.   

The RLA also indicates it offers updates on developments in the reverse logistics sector through its website, e-newsletters and publications, and it has industry committees that meet on a monthly basis (on a one-hour phone call) to discuss reverse logistics issues and needs in specific industry sectors. Those wishing to register for free downloads; for the three-times-per week RLA SmartBrief; a monthly RL Magazine, and events newsletters can go to this web page.