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Industry/Focus Committees

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Chairperson -
Michael Blumberg CMC,
President,


Michael R. Blumberg is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and President of Blumberg Advisory Group, Inc. Mr. Blumberg has established himself as an expert and leading industry authority on Reverse Logistics and Closed Loop Supply Chain Management. Mr. Blumberg, in conjunction with RLA, presents two seminars designed to provide you with critical insight and business intelligence into managing Reverse Logistics on a profitable, efficient, and productive basis.

The Seminars are targeted to mid to senior-level decision makers from Product Service/Support, 3rd Party Service Providers and OEM companies interested in understanding the latest best practices in the industry with respect to managing Reverse Logistics on an optimal basis.



Past RLA Participation

•     Topic - "Reverse Logistics 2004" - Amsterdam 2004

•     Panelist - "Green Laws: emphasis on WEEE & RoHS - Closed Loop
       Supply Systems" -
Amsterdam 2004

•     Panel Moderator - "e-Waste Collection and Recycling Act, WEEE
       RoHS Impact on OEMs & 3PSPs" -
Las Vegas 2005

•     Panel Moderator - "Reverse Logistics Market Growth Opportunities -
       Organic development or Acquisition" -
Amsterdam 2005Singapore 2005

•     Panel Moderator - "WEEE & RoHS Impact on OEMs & 3PSPs"
        -
Las Vegas 2006Amsterdam 2006

•     Topic - "Cellular Telephone Reverse Logistics and Repair Market
       - Market Size, Competition and Forecast" -
Las Vegas 2007

•     Panel Moderator - "The Impact of New Products & Market Developments
       on Aftermarket Support of Wireless Devices" -
Las Vegas 2008

•     Panel Moderator - "Reverse Logistics Management Systems Software
       State of the Art" -
Las Vegas 2009

•     Workshop - "Marketing & Selling Reverse Logistics Services" - Las Vegas 2005
       Amsterdam 2005Singapore 2005Las Vegas 2006Amsterdam 2006
       Las Vegas 2007Las Vegas 2008Las Vegas 2009

•     Workshop - "Best Practices & Benchmarks in Reverse Logistics" - Las Vegas 2005
       Amsterdam 2005Singapore 2005Las Vegas 2006Amsterdam 2006
       Las Vegas 2007Las Vegas 2008Las Vegas 2009


The Medical/Pharmaceutical Industry Committee is organized to promote and share knowledge across the industry and continually explore new ideas to achieve total optimization of Medical/Pharmaceutical reverse logistics practices including green procurement, asset recovery, recall management, product returns processes, refurbishing and depot repair, reverse logistics to maximize recycling, minimize waste, ensure regulatory compliance, and emphasize green disposal. The committee will strive to improve awareness across organizations through education, workshops, white papers, and direct communication on best practices, development of standards, common practice and member experiences.

Committee Charter

Chairperson - Michael Blumberg, Blumberg Advisory Group
RLA Advisor - Sean Abley, Reverse Logistics Association


Members: