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In 2026, the circular model is winning the strategic argument - not because the linear supply chain has disappeared, but because circular logistics is proving more resilient, more cost-aware and better aligned with regulation.

The primary way reverse logistics tackles waste is by eliminating the unknowns of product end-life management. Without a system, returned items often sit in limbo. They take up warehouse space, lose value, and eventually get thrown away because it's too late to do anything else with them.

As we move into 2026, the enforcement of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under Section 18 of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act 59 of 2008) has become more than a regulatory formality for electronic logistics. It is now a fully enforced compliance obligation for electronics producers and importers.

Reverse logistics is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s a critical part of sustainable operations and inventory control. And if your current systems are depending on ad-hoc processes, internal teams stretched too thin, or inefficient infrastructure, you might be doing your business more harm than good.