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ARLIA: Reverse Logistics Mastery: Turning Returns into Value

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Reverse Logistics Mastery: Turning Returns into Value
Synopsis
In an era of tighter resources and persistent supply disruptions, what happens after the sale matters more than ever. This 90‑minute session explores how mastering reverse logistics enables companies to recover valuable materials, reduce waste, and strengthen supply resilience. Participants will examine the design of effective goods return systems, including advanced recovery, sorting, and refurbishment capabilities, and discuss the logistics innovations, regulatory alignment, and business models needed to scale economically viable closed‑loop supply chains across Asia‑Pacific.

About ARLIA

Reverse logistics in Asia is fragmented and under-optimized across key markets including Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Australia and Vietnam. While individual efforts exist, no regional platform or industry-led alliance is driving scalable, cross-sector solutions. Companies and logistics providers are seeking clarity on the business case, policy trends and collaborative pathways to unlock circular value chains.

The APAC Reverse Logistics Innovation Alliance (ARLIA) unites stakeholders across the supply chain to advance forward-looking business models in reverse logistics.

Core activities

  • Landmark research on the APAC reverse logistics landscape and innovation opportunities.
  • Specialised working groups on core feedstock categories.
  • Capability building and knowledge sharing through industry conferences and events.

Original draft agenda

The old listing labelled this agenda as a draft; times below are retained as published.

  • 12:30–12:45 — Arrival of guests and lunch.
  • 12:45–12:50 — Welcome address and agenda.
  • 12:50–13:20 — Presentation with interactive Q&A.
  • 13:10–13:40 — Discussion.
  • 13:40–13:50 — Closing remarks.

This masterclass was associated with LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2026.

People

Speakers & panelists

Wolfgang Lehmacher

Operating Partner · Anchor Group SA

Wolfgang Lehmacher is a global supply chain expert, partner at Anchor Group, and advisor at Topan AG. The former director at the World Economic Forum and CEO Emeritus of GeoPost Intercontinental, is an advisory board member of The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society, ambassador F&L, and advisor GlobalSF and RISE. He is a member of the Dynex Ethical Committee, contributes to the knowledge base of Maritime Informatics, and is co-editor of the book Maritime Decarbonization.

Marcus LeMaster

Global Director · Logistics Sustainability, Schneider Electric

Marcus LeMaster, with 35 years in global supply chain and technology leadership, leads Schneider Electric’s global logistics sustainability initiatives, focusing on freight decarbonization.

He previously built global supply chain modelling and network design capabilities, and has held leadership roles at Zuellig Pharma, DHL, and Canadian Pacific Railway.

Based in Singapore for 19 years, he holds an MSc from Cranfield University and is a Chartered Professional Logistician from the Logistics Institute of Canada.