As the volume of electronic waste (e-waste) continues to grow, so does the complexity of regulations surrounding its proper disposal. In the United States and globally, e-waste is subject to a patchwork of federal, state, and international laws that govern how electronic devices must be managed at the end of...
Choosing a Reverse Logistics Partner: Vertical Integration in the Spotlight
This article is part 3 in a series intended to guide original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and retailers with selecting the right electronics lifecycle management partner to assist them with their reverse logistics needs. When considering whether to partner with an electronics lifecycle management company, it’s common for the OEM or retailer...
Choosing a Reverse Logistics Partner: Data Security Practices in the Spotlight
This article is part 2 in a series intended to guide original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and retailers with selecting the right electronics lifecycle management partner to assist them with their reverse logistics needs. Picture this scenario: A recalled or returned consumer electronic device falls into the wrong hands. Big problem —...
OEM Legislative Compliance: Know Your Data Security Risks And Partner Responsiveness
This is the third post in our blog series about choosing an OEM legislative compliance partner. You can read the first article here and the second article here. For original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the focus of state-legislated recycling programs extends beyond the compliant processing of hardware and keeping electronics out...
OEM Legislative Compliance: A Closer Look At Essential Partner Competencies
This is the second post in our blog series about choosing an OEM legislative compliance partner. Click here to read the first article. In my previous article, I discussed 10 questions that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) need to ask potential legislative compliance partners. Today I'd like to take a closer...
OEM Legislative Compliance: 10 Questions To Ask Potential Partners
For original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), compliance with state-legislated electronics recycling programs protects their right to sell products in those states. However, constantly evolving technologies, coupled with complex individual state requirements, can challenge an OEM's ability to do the job right, especially at a time when internal resources may be stretched...
Beyond OEM Legislative Compliance: Should You Expect More From Your Partner?
This is the fourth post in our blog series about choosing an OEM legislative compliance partner. You'll find links to the first three articles at our SPARK blog home page. In the three previous installments of this blog series, I presented key criteria for choosing the right partner to help...