Supply Chain Glossary
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Glossary — Letter R
5 supply chain, inventory, and fulfillment terms starting with R. Plain-English definitions for e-commerce merchants.
Reorder Point
Reorder Point: a key concept in supply chain and ecommerce fulfillment for Shopify brands.
Replenishment Cycle
The recurring process of reviewing stock levels and placing orders to restore inventory to target levels before a stockout occurs.
Returns Management
Returns Management: a key concept in supply chain and ecommerce fulfillment for Shopify brands.
Returns Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
A process that authorizes a customer to return a purchased product to the seller or manufacturer for a refund, replacement, or repair.
Reverse Logistics
The supply chain processes involved in moving products from the customer back to the seller or manufacturer for returns, refurbishment, recycling, or disposal.
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