Insights on Returns, Refurbishing, and Fulfillment

Practical guidance for brands managing returns, refurbishing, and 3PL fulfillment — drawn from what we see every day on the floor of our 200,000 square foot facility in Lenoir, North Carolina.

Starting With 3PL

When It's Time to Stop Running Your Own Warehouse

Whether you're stacking boxes in your garage or running a warehouse that's hit its ceiling, here's how to know when it's time for a 3PL partner.

Returns Visibility

Why Most Brands Have No Idea What's Happening to Their Returns

Most brands can tell you exactly where an outbound order is. Ask about last month's returns and you'll get silence. Here's why that gap is costing you.

Returns Revenue

Grading Returns by Condition: Recover More Revenue

Selling returns as mixed lots means pricing your whole pile at the value of its worst unit. Here's how grading recovers about 30% more.

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Refurbishing

Refurbishing Might Be the Answer

Returns, overstock, warranty claims, recalls — most brands treat these as a loss. With the right refurbishing program, they don't have to be.

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3PL Fulfillment

When Your 3PL Is Holding You Back: How to Know It's Time to Switch

Switching 3PL providers feels risky, so most brands stay too long. Here's how to know when the cost of staying outweighs the cost of moving.

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Technology

RFID vs Barcode in Returns Management

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