Finally, according to the LSP point of view, the postponed interchange could contribute in the reduction of the overall cycle time for a round trip, as it allows to reduce waiting times mainly due to pallet quality check activities at the customer site. On the other hand, it does not guarantee an immediate physical availability of pallets—a delay time (e.g. with a maximum value) has to be evaluated—at the distribution center, even if the economic value of the pallet delivered is recovered. Direct interchange systems provide an easier inventory management process, as reverse flows are not present even though replenishment rates of new pallets increase.