Reverse logistics is a staple in every disposition plan. When assets are out of sight, they typically fall out of mind, and creating a logistics plan can feel too overwhelming to organize. IT asset disposition providers offer customized reverse logistics solutions and other ITAD services that protect assets and data throughout the disposition process. There is more to logistics than just transportation, and services like data erasure, mobile asset management, and relocation are all part of the ITAD logistics process.
Data Security After Asset Retirement
Transporting IT assets isn’t just about moving assets; it’s about moving expensive equipment from one place to another without incidents. Many don’t consider data security part of logistics, but it is critical to keeping data safe during retirement. Until data is properly erased, it remains on IT equipment even during transport, which means enterprise data is still vulnerable during transport after asset retirement. 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 hardware requires proper packaging to ensure a safe trip and temperature storage to prevent overheating.
Maximize Value with Mobile Asset Management
When it comes time to retire IT assets, not all of the hardware has reached the end of its useful life cycle, and reverse logistics services can help maximize device value by remarketing used equipment and donating retired assets to those without access. Repairing and remarketing used IT assets enables their reintroduction into a company’s service parts supply chain. Reusing a product a company already owns results in 100 percent value recovery.
Donation programs are a way for companies to give back to their community by donating retired assets to schools or nursing homes that may not have access to electronics. Donating IT assets helps maximize value by extending the device’s lifecycle and helps protect the environment by keeping used assets in circulation. With an ITAD provider, companies have a sound logistics plan for retired assets, whether recycled or resold.
Data Center Relocation
Data center relocation can be tedious, but ITAD providers offer services, including decommissioning and reverse logistics, to ensure your assets arrive safely from point A to point B. Having an ITAD partner alleviates the burden for enterprises and ensures data centers are dismantled in an environmentally responsible manner. ITAD providers also prioritize value recovery during the disposition process for still-useful equipment.
HOBI is a premier IT asset management and disposition provider with more than 30 years of industry experience. HOBI prioritizes client satisfaction with optimized reverse logistics solutions including onsite data erasure to ensure no data breaches occur during transport and secure point-to-point and chain-of-custody transportation options. By working closely with each client, we 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.