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: 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...