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Partner: All Season Power, LLC – North American Licensee of the “Snow Joe and Sun Joe” Brands.

Sector: Consumer Electronics & Outdoor Power Equipment

Executive Summary

All Season Power (ASP) faced significant dilution and financial loss due to inefficient return processes, including "Destroy in Field"(DIF) policies that allowed unauthorized resellers to flood the market with sub-par products. SJM implemented an AI-driven, end-to-end recovery system that now restores over 80% of returns to sellable condition, protecting brand value and creating a sustainable secondary revenue stream.

The Challenge: The Cost of "As-Is" Liquidation

• Price Erosion: DIF products appeared at deep discounts on unauthorized marketplaces, undermining ASP’s primary retail pricing
• Data Fragmentation: Returns from diverse channels (Amazon, Walmart, HSN) lacked a unified reconciliation system, making it impossible to accurately offset vendor credit memos.
• Resource Drain: Managing returns required extensive warehouse space and staffing that distracted management from ASP’s core high-growth mission.

The Solution: The SJM Recovery Framework

SJM replaced manual uncertainty with a structured, technology-first approach:

1. Smart Receiving & AI Integration

To solve the data problem, SJM deployed a proprietaryreceiving tool. Using Microsoft AI-based tools, the system automaticallycaptures images of return labels, isolates RA numbers and model numbers, andpopulates the database instantly. This ensures 100% data accuracy for financialreconciliation.

2. Tiered Refurbishing Strategy

Rather than selling "as-is," SJM implements astrict grading system:

• Grade A: Refurbished to high standards and sold through approved, brand-safe channels.‍
• Grade B: Sold through SJM’s owned retail stores.
• Component Harvesting: Non-repairable units are "harvested" for parts to support ASP’s warranty team, reducing the need for expensive new     factory replacements.

‍3. Financial & Strategic Alignment

SJM simplified the financial burden by purchasing 100% of returns at a negotiated percentage of MSRP. This guarantees All Season Power compensation for every unit while removing the operational burden of staffing a return center.

Key Results

• 80%+ Recovery Rate: The vast majority of units are diverted from landfills     and restored to value.
• 100% Monetization: All Season Power is compensated for every machine     received, regardless of condition.
• Closed-Loop Warranty: All Season Power’s customer service team accesses a steady     supply of low-cost refurbished units and parts for warranty fulfillment, significantly lowering LDP (Landed Duty Paid) costs.

By transforming a "Destroy in Field" liability into a high-recovery asset stream, the ASP/SJM partnership serves a sa blueprint for modern reverse logistics.

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