Transporting IT assets from point A to point B is a crucial facet of IT asset disposition. IT assets are fragile, and accidents can happen during transit. However, working with a 3PL reverse logistics provider removes the burden and ensures clients that their assets are in responsible hands.
As companies become more knowledgeable about the value concept offered by ITAD service providers, they seek vendors who practice the same principles. Value-added IT asset disposition is a concept pioneered by HOBI as the next generation of ITAD services. One vITAD service focus area is 3PL or third-party logistics. Third-party logistics companies provide warehousing, order fulfillment, and reverse logistics services. A 3PL service provider oversees a company’s supply chain and logistics operations and is responsible for scheduling and executing the inventory received, maintaining the warehouse’s stock, and ensuring it is in a proper condition, picking, packaging, and negotiating shipping prices.
When IT assets are out of sight, they’re typically out of mind as well, which means reverse logistics can be an afterthought for many businesses. A sound disposition plan with a vITAD provider includes logistics solutions to prevent IT equipment from being sent to landfills, protecting the environment while ensuring client peace of mind and protecting enterprise data.
Reverse logistics isn’t just about transporting IT assets. It’s about getting your retired equipment from one place to another with zero damage and no data leaks. Most do not realize that when you transport IT assets, you’re also transporting data, and data security should be a top priority for any corporation. Finding an ITAD provider with transparent reverse logistics services helps provide a measure of data security before data is wiped from the devices and peace of mind that your data is in the right hands. Another thing to consider is the safety of your IT equipment. Transporting IT assets without damaging any of the hardware requires proper packaging methods to ensure a safe trip and temperature storage to prevent overheating.
HOBI offers comprehensive, large-scale 3PL reverse logistic solutions and prioritizes client satisfaction at every process step. HOBI also offers secure point-to-point and secure chain-of-custody transportation options. By working closely with each client, we can determine their logistics needs while successfully managing costs.
For more information about our reverse logistics or vITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.