Not too long ago, the reverse logistics partner didn’t exist. Companies disposed of their old hardware themselves by giving it away, destroying it, or sending it to a landfill.
But over time, with the explosion of technology into every aspect of life and business and an ever-increasing, much needed, crackdown on data leaks, it no longer made sense for companies to do it on their own. This massive growth in IT gave birth to the reverse logistics partner that specializes in the removal and disposition of IT assets that are no longer needed.
This business type has become so specialized that companies can now realize a positive ROI while maintaining brand protection and downstream compliance by aligning themselves with a quality partner like Mainstream Global.
First, check out this video for insight into our global reach, asset disposal, and disposition procedures, and why Mainstream Global is a great place to work. Then we’ll look at how a partnership with us can provide true value to your business.
What we offer clients as their reverse logistics partner.
Mainstream Global offers three basic categories of service for our reverse logistics partners.
- First is the secure transportation of your assets to one of our ISO and R2 certified facilities. This step is important because as demand for data security increases, so does the need for the logistics surrounding the transportation of data containing storage devices.
- Next, we conduct auditing, testing, and screening of all incoming IT assets with comprehensive reporting provided to our partners. Any data storage devices are data wiped and tested in one of our secure labs using our own proprietary process utilizing software that meets or exceeds all global standards for data erasure. All assets that are determined to be resalable for their intended purpose will be cleaned and repackaged in new environmentally sensitive packaging before they move to the remarketing phase. Assets that are determined to be beyond repair are prepared for responsible recycling or — if data containing — destroyed in-house by shredding.
- Finally, we offer secure warehousing services while the repackaged hardware awaits final disposition, whether that’s remarketing or recycling.
Global connections in IT hardware reseller markets.
We leverage our onsite presence in Latin America to your advantage. Our established relationships and large network of processing and fulfillment centers allow us to move large volumes of product to the Latin American secondary markets.
We not only understand the culture and the business environment, we are experts in the legal and environmental requirements in each country within the region. Regardless of whether your assets are processed in our facilities in Peru, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, or Brazil, you can rest assured that all our sites are R2 and ISO certified. In addition, we maintain international sales teams to connect with businesses throughout the region. We know these markets inside and out.
Ensuring your data remains protected.
We know the importance of protecting your data and the scrutiny this protection of data goes through. We understand how important it is to maintain trust with our clients about how we securely manage their IT assets. Companies are liable for the security of customer data. We are prepared and that’s why Mainstream Global went through the rigorous process of becoming R2 certified. We remain the only R2-certified partner in five countries throughout Latin America. Our certifications show our dedication to process, safety, and environmental compliance, all of which are crucial to your success.
Expansion of our ITAD services as market demands increase.
We always strive to expand our services to stay a step ahead of market demands. The evolution of IoT devices will pose new challenges and raise the stakes for disposition as these products start to reach their end of life here. With Mainstream Global as your reverse logistics partner, you can meet this new era with confidence, knowing your assets are safely handled, completely wiped, and effectively remarketed or recycled.
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.
Read more:
Why the explosive growth of IoT calls for a solid asset disposal plan
A quick guide to best practices for data erasure
All Mainstream Global sites are now R2 certified: What it means to you.
