Exclusively for Aftermarket Supply Chain -- the Reverse Logistics Trade Show Starts June 27, 2005 in Amsterdam

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 2005--Reverse Logistics (RL) 3rd Party Service Providers will present their solutions to OEM/ODM, Branded Companies and Retailers from around the world. The industry's 5th event will be held at the Dorint Sofitel Amsterdam Airport Hotel and features industry-specific seminars and workshops highlighting Aftermarket Supply Chain Logistics, Shop Floor Management, Warranty Management, WEEE/RoHS-Recycling, Outsourcing Principles, Field Service, RMA and Call Center, Repair Technologies and Mergers & Acquisitions.

Industry professionals will share global case studies while others will seek answers to their process challenges. Over 150 companies are expected to attend from fulfillment, recycling, repair and 3PL industries.

Exhibitors include 3PSPs looking to offer strategic business solutions to OEMs wanting to outsource. "In today's rapidly growing marketplace, anyone with an interest in the reverse logistics industry can't afford to miss any RLTS event," said Jim Hunt, VP of Business Development for Jabil Global Services. "Our decision to exhibit around the globe was fueled by increased OEM interest and their need to outsource repair worldwide." Event participants include Teleplan International, MCA Solutions, Arvato Services, Jabil Global Services and DHL.

The three day event is owned and produced by the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA). Pre-conference seminars on RL, WEEE & RoHS-Recycling, Six Sigma and closed loop supply chain solutions will be held Monday, June 27, with the conference and expo on June 28 and 29.

"The RLA is of great value to us at Philips," said Tony Sciarotta, Director Returns Management at Philips. Sciarotta continued, "RLTS' worldwide events give us access to reverse logistics benchmarking information and the networking opportunities are unbelievable."

Information on the Reverse Logistics Trade Show, including the conference agenda and list of exhibitors can be found at www.RLTshows.com. Remaining sponsorship opportunities, exhibitor space and online registration is also available.

In addition to the yearly tradeshows held in Las Vegas, Amsterdam and Singapore, RLA recently announced regional reverse logistics workshops. For more information visit www.RLWorkshops.com.

The Reverse Logistics Association supports the aftermarket supply chain and provides business and technology intelligence to OEMs and Retailers, reviewing best practices along with strengthening their outsourcing process. RLA provides valuable industry resources including news, tradeshows, whitepapers, vendor awareness and certified professional development. www.RLTinc.com