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 —...
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How Dynamic Supports a Circular Economy Through IT Asset Refurbishment and Reuse
As sustainability becomes a top priority across industries, more businesses are adopting circular economy principles to reduce waste and extend the useful life of their assets. Nowhere is this shift more evident than in the management of IT equipment. In a traditional linear economy, IT devices are purchased, used, and...
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...
How Can Offering ITAD Benefit You and Your Customers?
Dynamic ITAD Services for Channel Partners: A Win for You and Your Customers If you're in the business of selling IT hardware and services, and you're not offering IT asset disposition (ITAD), you’re missing out on a comprehensive solution that addresses your customers' needs from start to finish. and a...
Choosing a Reverse Logistics Partner: Environmental Practices in the Spotlight
This article is part 1 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. As an electronics OEM or retailer, you face growing pressure to handle reverse logistics in a legal and...
Reverse Logistics Is Growing Fast—But Are We Ready for It?
Takeaways from the 21st Annual RLA Conf & Expo Las Vegas 2025 After spending a few days at the Reverse Logistics Association conference in Las Vegas, one thing is clear: reverse logistics is no longer a niche function—it’s quickly becoming a central part of how modern businesses operate. And yet,...
Why E-Waste Recycling Matters: The Environmental and Business Impact
Electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally, driven by rapid technological advancements and shorter device lifespans. With businesses and consumers replacing electronics at an unprecedented rate, proper e-waste recycling is more critical than ever. Beyond its environmental implications, improper disposal of electronic waste presents legal and...
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...