E-commerce: the importance of data on returns

 

To be able to establish an efficient returns system for your e-commerce store, it is important that you have enough data on the matter.

Now, you might be thinking that the return label might be providing you with enough information. However, that is not the case. This is because it will not come in handy until the package reaches your warehouse or processing centre. Very often, you have only a rough idea of the type of product being sent back to you which means that it is hard to plan in advance and work effectively. Moreover, inputting the data found on these labels into your inventory management or warehousing systems can be a complicated task, which can lead to costly and inefficient resource planning.

That is why it is useful to digitise the returns process. This will help you introduce a reverse logistics system that is more efficient. For instance, you will know exactly what is due to arrive every day, why it is coming and the actions that you have to take to remedy this situation. A computerised solution that gives customers the opportunity to book a return will create a link with the warehouse, which gives visibility on the incoming workload and allows e-commerce merchants to save time by avoiding manual data entry.


A digital system is more efficient 

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