How are returns processed?
Returns are processed within the same logistics environment as outbound orders, so that inventory and order status are brought back into alignment more quickly.
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Fulfillment · Returns Processing
Returns are part of the fulfillment experience, not separate from it
The way returns are processed directly affects your inventory, your customer service, and the consumer experience. With integrated returns processing, return shipments don’t pile up and aren’t processed separately from the rest of your operations.
What It Offers
Ready for resale faster, with less manual labor
Because returns are processed in the same logistics environment as your outbound orders, the information aligns more effectively.
Inventory That Moves Faster
Especially with popular products or limited inventory, you want to know quickly which items are available for sale again. A well-organized returns process helps keep your inventory up to date more quickly.
Less Work for Customer Service
When information about returns is available centrally, you can respond more quickly to customer inquiries, and fewer internal handoffs are needed.
No more scattered spreadsheets
The dashboard lets you view returns alongside orders and deliveries, reducing your reliance on separate files, email inboxes, and manual status updates.
How the Return Process Works
Evaluated based on your agreements
When a return is received, it is reviewed and processed according to the agreed-upon instructions. Depending on the product and the reason for the return, an item may be returned to inventory or handled according to the agreed-upon procedure.
We tailor the exact return procedure to your product range. After all, beauty products, organic products, or other categories may require different inspection and processing steps.
View the sectors
01
Reception
The return shipment arrives and is logged.
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Review
The article will be reviewed according to your instructions.
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Processing
Back in stock or handled according to the agreed-upon procedure.
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Insight
The status is visible on the dashboard, next to orders and deliveries.
Knowledge base
Want to learn more about the returns process?
The most frequently asked questions about returns, with detailed answers in the Knowledge Center.
Who decides whether a returned item is resalable?
The assessment takes place in the warehouse, but you set the criteria. You decide when an item is ready for resale and when it isn’t; the warehouse follows those instructions for every return, in the same way. Why you make that decision: What’s acceptable varies greatly depending on the product line. A book with a dog-ear can often simply […]
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How can I prevent returns from skewing my inventory?
Returns can disrupt your inventory if they aren’t traceable or if they sit around. You can solve most of that problem up front, in your own returns process, rather than during warehouse processing. Make every return traceable. A box without a label, packing slip, or order number must first be sorted out before anything can be done with it […]
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