{"id":19712,"date":"2023-11-30T12:38:57","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T12:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ushipblogstag.wpengine.com\/?p=19712"},"modified":"2023-12-11T14:56:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T14:56:14","slug":"future-of-oversized-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ushipblogstag.wpengine.com\/business-shipping\/future-of-oversized-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Oversized Returns: Unleashing the Power of Automation and Digitization"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a recent uShip survey<\/a> done in partnership with Worldwide Business Research, we mined a treasure trove of information about how businesses handle oversized returns. Based on the information gathered from over 100 logistics leaders across the US and Canada, we learned a lot about the state of returns.<\/p>\n

One massive takeaway is the need for automation and digitization in oversized returns<\/a>. As you know, returns present a revenue challenge; buyers should have the right to return, within reason, oversized items. But where is the line, and how do you protect your margins? One way is by implementing new digital tools that help inject efficiency into your operation and partnering with the right return shipping provider to make it all happen.<\/p>\n

Large and bulky returns in the retail space present an ever-present challenge. The nature of these returns requires special equipment, people, and skills to get the return back to you efficiently and with low to no damage incurred in transport. Here, we\u2019ll look at how modern tools and key partnerships can be the game changer you need to build returns into the asset it can be.<\/p>\n

The Role of Automation in Streamlining Retail Logistics<\/h2>\n

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In the report mentioned earlier, we found that only 42% of those surveyed said they were somewhat satisfied with their ability to track delivery speed in their oversized returns. Taken another way, 58% are unhappy in this area.<\/p>\n

When you implement automation through digital tools, like AI, visibility into these issues starts to bubble up to the surface. Not only do you get an initial bump in productivity from the tools themselves, but you\u2019ll uncover new areas of improvement and efficiency<\/a>. What\u2019s more, when you partner with return shipping experts at uShip, you get unparalleled levels of visibility into your oversized return shipping costs and transit times..<\/p>\n

Beyond tracking and delivery speeds, automation tools can help in other areas:<\/p>\n