As healthcare organizations face tightening margins and mounting regulatory
pressures, the role of reverse distribution is shifting dramatically. Once viewed
as a transactional necessity focused on product disposal, reverse distribution
has transformed into a strategic function that delivers operational efficiency,
mitigates compliance risk, and supports sustainable growth.
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