Lifecycle Resources

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Case Study - Corporate Asset Refresh

Case Study - Corporate Asset Refresh

How Ingram Micro Helped a Regional Healthcare Organization Achieve Seamless Transition and $1 Million Asset Recovery

Industry Spotlight - Financial

Industry Spotlight

Industry Spotlight - Financial

Why ITAD is important for the financial industry

Lifting the Lid on ITAD

Lifting the Lid on ITAD

Discover the importance of IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and how partnering with an expert provider mitigates risks, ensures data security, and maximizes value.

Sustainable Changes to Reduce E-Waste

Sustainable Changes to Reduce E-Waste

Reduce e-waste and embrace sustainability with Ingram Micro Lifecycle. Discover how adopting a circular economy for technology can make a difference.

Mind the Gap

Bridge the gap in data security for end-of-life devices. Learn how to protect your data and close the vulnerability.

Enabling a Circular Economy for Our Customers

Enabling a Circular Economy for Our Customers

Maximize value recovery and sustainability in technology lifecycles with Ingram Micro Lifecycle. Learn more about enabling a circular economy.

ITAD Made Simple

ITAD Made Simple

Streamline IT asset disposition (ITAD) with ease. Discover the benefits of our comprehensive services, from secure data erasure to responsible recycling.

Innovation Through Robotics

Innovation Through Robotics

Discover the process behind the design and creation of innovative robots that led to increased efficiencies and collaborative work with our associates.

6 Benefits of a Circular Economy

6 Benefits of a Circular Economy

What is a circular economy and how does it make a positive impact? Discover 6 benefits of switching from a linear economy.

E-Waste and ITAD

E-Waste and ITAD

Read our whitepaper to discover how a sustainable ITAD programme reduces your e-waste impact.

What is ITAD and why should you care?

Thought Leadership

What is ITAD and why should you care?

The IT landscape is in constant flux and staying on top of regulations is paramount for businesses in avoiding risk exposure and financial damage.

Planning the Future

Planning the Future

Discover more about third party IT asset disposition in a post-pandemic world.

A Look at Liability Coverage

A Look at Liability Coverage

See why liability coverage is no substitute for sound program design and execution.

ITAD: Going Global

ITAD: Going Global

Program elements to consider when developing, expanding, or consolidating an ITAD program, with focus on global coverage.

The Persistence of Memory: A Data Erasure Standard That Refuses to Die

The Persistence of Memory: A Data Erasure Standard That Refuses to Die

Learn more about why the ITAD data erasure standard has been replaced.

The Secondary Smartphone Market REVolution

The Secondary Smartphone Market REVolution

The secondary market for smartphones has been growing steadily for a decade. This whitepaper explores the dynamics of this market and examines how automation will change it.

On the Rise: Mobile Phone Insurance

On the Rise: Mobile Phone Insurance

Ingram Micro Lifecycle share their thoughts on trends in the mobile phone insurance market and the changes that they are witnessing.

Infographic: The Global Reverse Logistics and Returns Market

Infographic: The Global Reverse Logistics and Returns Market

Check out our useful infographic on reverse logistics and returns market trends and projections.

9 Technology Industry & Reverse Logistics Certifications

9 Technology Industry & Reverse Logistics Certifications

Certifications for reverse logistics services are incredibly important. Without them, there is no way to ensure your IT assets are being handled, managed, and disposed of properly. You need to know that the services you use are compliant with the ...

14 Reasons Your Consumers are Returning Their Mobile Phones

14 Reasons Your Consumers are Returning Their Mobile Phones

Are you facing a high volume of mobile phone returns from consumers and want to understand what the causes are? There are a myriad of reasons why consumers can choose to return their mobile phones. Every return increases the cost to the retailer or ...

Successful Technology Returns Program: Checklist for Network Operators

Successful Technology Returns Program: Checklist for Network Operators

Are you at risk of the volume of customer returns swamping you? Perhaps something isn’t quite working out with your current returns management, and you’re looking to run a tighter ship?

The Rise of Device as a Service: Why We’re Renting Technology

The Rise of Device as a Service: Why We’re Renting Technology

Instead of buying new technology, we’re seeing that the device as a service model, or DaaS, is quickly gaining traction. More and more, consumers and businesses are waking up to the realization that ownership is not necessary. Factors contributing ...

8 Pitfalls of Consumer-Facing Trade-In Programs & How to Avoid Them

8 Pitfalls of Consumer-Facing Trade-In Programs & How to Avoid Them

If you’re looking to start a trade-in program, then it’s good to become aware of potential risks to ensure yours is a success from the start.

In-Store vs Online Trade-In Programs: Which is Best for Your Business?

In-Store vs Online Trade-In Programs: Which is Best for Your Business?

Are you looking to offer a trade-in program for your customer’s devices? Perhaps you’re designing what your offering is going to be. You can’t start your program without knowing where and how customers will be able to access it! The chances are that ...

8 Ways a Tech Reverse Logistics Partner Enables a Circular Economy

8 Ways a Tech Reverse Logistics Partner Enables a Circular Economy

Looking to engage with a technology reverse logistics partner but unsure of the circular economy benefits? The move from a linear economy to a circular one is gaining more traction. It can save you money, boost your sustainability efforts, and ...

4 Ways a Circular Economy Has Influenced Device Ownership

4 Ways a Circular Economy Has Influenced Device Ownership

Looking to learn more about how the shift to a circular economy is impacting how technology is used and owned? Keeping on top of the latest trends means your business can continue to innovate. Fail to do so and you’ll fall behind the competition!

5 Ways a Technology Circular Economy Boosts Your Sustainability Goals

5 Ways a Technology Circular Economy Boosts Your Sustainability Goals

Is your business becoming more aware of its e-waste contributions? Are you looking to reduce it in alignment with your ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) objectives? The advances in technology mean ...

How Can Your Business Reduce Corporate E-Waste in 2023?

How Can Your Business Reduce Corporate E-Waste in 2023?

Are you aware of the impact you and your business activities have on e-waste? Consider your daily routine. How many different battery-powered or plug-in electrical objects do you use? You may start your day with a wake-up alarm on a clock or ...

5 Sourcing Pitfalls to Avoid When Stocking Refurbished Electronics

5 Sourcing Pitfalls to Avoid When Stocking Refurbished Electronics

Are you ready to supply refurbished electronics to your customers but want to be more aware of the risks? Falling foul of these pitfalls could result in failing to meet customer expectations and damage to your reputation. Stories of forged goods or ...

How Quickly Do Smartphone Returns Depreciate? 5 Key Factors

How Quickly Do Smartphone Returns Depreciate? 5 Key Factors

Are you finding your business struggling with the number of technology returns? Are you looking to maximize value recovery on these? If you fail to move quickly, you face losing money on returns, hitting your profits, and will be unable to shift ...

7 Reasons Why Consumers are Switching From New to Refurbished Devices

7 Reasons Why Consumers are Switching From New to Refurbished Devices

Have you seen that the consumer demand for refurbished technology is increasing? Are you thinking about offering these to your own customers? The technical teams and processes at Ingram Micro Lifecycle have over 30 years of experience in delivering ...

Switching Supply From New to Refurbished Devices? A 5 Step Guide

Switching Supply From New to Refurbished Devices? A 5 Step Guide

The recent rise in consumer acceptance of refurbished products is forcing the supply chain to evolve faster than ever. Where refurbished products were once looked over with a critical eye, this is no longer the case.

Busting 5 Common Myths of Buying Refurbished Technology

Busting 5 Common Myths of Buying Refurbished Technology

As the holidays draw closer and closer, deals offered on tech equipment can be nearly irresistible. Not to mention all of the new products released during the excitement of the season. Unfortunately, this time of year also ends up being wasteful and ...

Fight E-Waste Fright

Fight E-Waste Fright

E-waste is among one of the scariest environmental issues we face today. With the current pace of technological advancements, device turnovers, and the linear economy, it is no wonder e-waste is the fastest-growing waste stream globally.

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