The cost difference between shipping product to retailers and returning to manufactures.

Instructions
Assignment 2:
Term Project Outline
Write an abstract and a more detailed outline of your research topic paper. This outline can follow the following format as far as section headings. But you do not have to follow it. You can add more sections. But there must be at least five sections highlighted by * and section titles. Include at least 100 words per section that you use and references. The outline is Narrative in nature.
Abstract*
Introduction*
Background
Literature Review*
Findings*
Conclusion*
Summary
Future Research Recommendation

Incorporate at least two references from articles listed within the online APUS library.

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Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
Length of paper: typed, double-spaced pages with no less than a three page paper.
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Below is what I submitted for Abstract and outline.

Abstract
The cost difference between shipping goods to retailers and returning them to manufacturing can have a significant impact on a company’s bottom line. Shipping goods to retailers typically incurs lower costs due to economies of scale, streamlined logistics and established supply chain networks. However, returning goods to manufacturing can be costly due to transportation, handling, and inventory management expenses. In addition, the cost of returned goods can be further increased by the need to refurbish, repair, or dispose of damaged or unsold products. Companies must carefully evaluate these costs and implement effective strategies to minimize the expenses associated with returning goods to manufacturing.

Outline
Topic: The cost difference between product delivery to retailers and returning to manufactures
II.  The Process of getting products from manufacturers to retailers
A. Cost of gathering raw material
B. Cost of producing product
C. Price of product to flow to retailers
D. Cost of using tracking during the shipment 
III.  The process of returning products from consumers to manufacturers
A. Reverse Logistics vs Traditional Logistics
B. Types of Reverse Logistics
C. Examples
D. Cost effective benefits associated with reverse logistics
E. Challenges of reverse logistics
IV.  Conclusion

References
Jenkins, A. (n.d.). Supply Chain VS Logistics: What’s the difference? Oracle NetSuite. Retrieved April 16, 2023, from https://www.netsuite.com/portal/resource/articles/erp/supply-chain-management-vs-logistics.shtml
[email protected], G. S. (2022, August 8). The cost of returned goods: Top 3 reasons for returns. ReverseLogix. Retrieved April 16, 2023, from https://www.reverselogix.com/industry-updates/online-return-costs/