As the explosive growth of consumer electronics continues, the Latin American market is keeping pace. Fueled by technology advancements like cloud computing and the Internet of Things, product is moving into every corner of the continent.
The inevitable result: buoyant South American secondary markets that offer North American companies unprecedented opportunity to part with end-of-life assets in a swift, environmentally compliant, and financially sensible manner.
Yet, Latin America has been largely overlooked by North American reverse-logistics companies. Enter Mainstream Global. Our presence stretches across this all-important region and set the bar for operational expertise long before others moved in. Watch the video and keep reading to learn how we can leverage South America’s secondary markets to your advantage.
Here are 6 reasons for our success in South America’s secondary markets:
1. We have onsite presence.
Not only do we own and operate our Latin American fulfillment and processing centers, we maintain international sales teams to connect with businesses throughout the region. This local presence gives us control over inventory and shipping, leading to more efficient logistics solutions and faster reintroduction to market. To sum up: Our deep understanding of local market demands gives you an edge.
2. We understand the culture.
South America’s secondary markets can be intimidating to newcomers. Certain sets of laws and requirements drive the sale of product, depending on which border you cross.
As a result of our long history in the region, we have not only developed expertise in the legal and environmental requirements of each country, but we’re also able to connect on a personal level with our South American partners because we’re part of their culture. The relationships go beyond doing back-and-forth business. Our partners have names and faces, and we understand that each business has its own cultural identity.
3. We maintain proper certifications.
Call it a game changer for us and our North American multinational partners: the scope of our certifications. Regardless of whether your assets are processed in our facilities in Peru, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, or Brazil, you can rest assured they are R2 and ISO certified (specifically, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001, and R2:2015). And to ensure continued compliance, every site goes through rigorous independent audits on an annual basis.
4. We emphasize life-cycle management.
At each of our facilities, all processes are rigorously documented. We know the status of each product that enters our facility at every step of the reverse logistics process, including testing/grading/repair, secure data wipe, secure data destruction, intelligent global remarketing, and responsible recycling. Our wide distribution network means we can quickly remarket large volumes of product without negatively affecting pricing structures.
5. We maintain longstanding relationships.
Mainstream Global foresaw the potential of the South America’s secondary markets and invested heavily at an early stage, building out infrastructure and long-term relationships. When you’re matched with a partner who knows what drives market trends down to the local level, you’re setting yourself up for success.
6. We are unlike any other in the region.
Finally, we are the only company to have six locations in the Americas certified ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001, and R2, including the United States, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Brazil. We take processing your equipment very seriously, both here in the U.S. and throughout Latin America.
A successful intelligent global remarketing strategy depends on finding the right remarketing partner. This is especially true for South America’s secondary markets. Contact us to determine if Mainstream Global is the partner you seek.
Mainstream Global, Inc., headquartered in Lawrence, Mass., owns and operates ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 and R2 certified processing centers in the United States, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. With over 19 years of directly servicing and re-selling assets from top-tier manufacturers, Mainstream Global is the recognized expert. Our partners rely on us for compliance, security, professionalism, and brand protection, all while providing the best returns and prioritizing global environmental standards.
