Discuss the cost effectiveness and dependability

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Discuss the cost effectiveness and dependability of those forward logistics components that could also be utilized in reverse logistics. In other words, what aspects of a forward logistics model could be used in a reverse logistics model to reduce costs and add value to the supply chain? For example, how might the transportation component of a forward logistics model (e.g. the truck that delivers product to a customer) also be used in a reverse loistics model?

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