Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent right-to-repair, IoT and battery related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 11/05-11/09. U.S. passes landmark decision in the right-to-repair movement While physically repairing devices has not gotten any easier, consumers now have easier ways of legally getting their electronic devices repaired. This is thanks to…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent technology, mobile, and reverse logistics related news that HOBI’s blog reported on during the week 6/18-6/22. Why is it so Hard for Innovative Smartphone Markers to Succeed? There is no question that certain handset makers dominate the mobile market. And with the help of the big four…
With rising e-commerce sales come a higher percentage of returns, presenting a challenge for shippers and haulers to ensure there is sufficient capacity and properly located fulfillment centers to handle reverse logistics. The National Retail Federation estimated consumers returned 13% of purchases during the most recent holiday season. The latest “UPS Pulse of the Online…
In the digital age, smartphones are one of the top hottest pieces of technology on the market. Everyday more and more people are opting to adopt the latest smartphone handsets. From Apple to Samsung to Google devices, the market is booming with some of the biggest names in tech. However, for lesser-known innovative startup smartphone…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent reverse logistics, cyber security, and IT news that HOBI’s blog reported on during the week 4/09-4/13. HOBI Blog Recap: Reverse Logistics Thriving in an ‘Age of Entitlement’ The term ‘reverse’ may still be lumped together with synonyms like “backwards,” “return,” or “retreat,” however, in today’s era of…
Often when people hear the term “reverse,” synonyms like “return,” “retreat,” or “retread,” are often thought of. There has just always seemed to be a negative connotation attached to the word. And for many logistics and supply chain professionals, reverse logistics has been regarded as a less-than-ideal option. However, in today’s era of the fickle…