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The UK tech landscape is more dynamic than ever. Here's a quick snapshot of the sheer scale of devices in circulation in 2024: 🔹 ~87M Active Mobile Devices 📱 🔹 ~24M Set-Top Boxes & Streaming Devices 📺 🔹 ~580K Active Device Rental Subscriptions 💻 🔹 ~2.3M Active POS Terminals 🛒 🔹 ~10M UK households adopting Smart Appliances ⚡ And the momentum continues—32% of the UK population purchased tech and electronics online this year (according to Statista). As these numbers grow, so does the responsibility to manage devices sustainably. - What happens to returned electronics? - How can businesses recapture value from outdated or unused tech? - How do we balance innovation with circular economy principles? These are pressing questions for manufacturers and retailers navigating the ever-evolving consumer tech ecosystem. With the rise of connected devices and the increasing importance of circular economy practices, it’s time to rethink how we manage, reuse, and extend the life of technology. Is your business prepared to close the loop on device lifecycle management? #techtrends #UKMarket #circulareconomy #sustainability #reverselogistics

Thank you to everyone who participated in our poll on the biggest challenges in the circular economy. Here are the top obstacles faced by high-tech consumer manufacturers and retailers: - Proving financial ROI: 37.5% - Tracking metrics: 29.2% - Securing internal buy-in: 16.7% - Finding the right technology: 8.3% These findings highlight the need to align financial outcomes with circular economy goals, establish effective metrics, gain internal support, and adopt suitable technologies. The Circular Economy Maturity Model (CEMM) can help you tackle these issues: 1. ROI justification: Create strategic roadmaps and benchmark your progress. 2. Metrics framework: Develop a structured approach for tracking KPIs. 3. Internal alignment: Engage stakeholders and clearly communicate benefits. 4. Technology exploration: Identify tech gaps and encourage innovation. Explore the Circular Economy Maturity Model here: https://lnkd.in/gRVxG7CU We’d love to hear how you're implementing these strategies or any thoughts you have. #circulareconomy #sustainability #reverselogistics

For high-tech consumer manufacturers & retailers, adopting a circular economy promises efficiency, reduced waste, and greater profitability. But what’s standing in your way? Please vote in the poll, and if your challenge isn't listed, feel free to share it in the comments! #circulareconomy #sustainability #reverselogistics

Myth #1 reflects a major concern for many high-tech consumer manufacturers & retailers regarding Black Friday returns. Do you feel the same way? What if you could turn this challenge into an opportunity? With our expertise in returns management, we help high-tech consumer retailers and OEMs streamline processes, recover value, and enhance sustainability. Scroll through the carousel to learn how you can transform your post-Black Friday returns into a source of profit rather than just a problem. #circulareconomy #sustainability #blackfriday #reverselogistics

Recognising the growing need for sustainable solutions in the SDA market, Ingram Micro Lifecycle has developed the Circular Economy Maturity Model (CEMM) to help businesses elevate their returns, recovery, and recommerce processes. The CEMM is designed for the consumer high-tech electronic sector in general. This makes the model beneficial for a wide range of businesses, including small domestic appliance (SDA) manufacturers, retailers, and insurers. It offers tailored strategies to maximise value and minimise waste. This practical framework helps companies evaluate their circular economy maturity and streamline operations to maximise the value of returned devices. How can SDA OEMs, manufacturers, and retailers use the CEMM? - Define clear sustainability objectives - Optimise material and energy use - Integrate returns, recovery, and recommerce processes - Foster partnerships that enhance circularity - Track and report essential performance indicators By implementing the CEMM, you can reduce waste, comply with evolving regulations, and improve resource efficiency while boosting customer satisfaction. How does Ingram Micro Lifecycle help? 🔄 Return: Efficient processing to preserve device value. 🔧 Recovery: High-quality repairs and refurbishment, reducing customer downtime. 📈 Recommerce: Maximise recovery value through strategic resale of refurbished products. Take your sustainability practices to the next level by integrating the CEMM into your business. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/dUh_bNe5 #sustainability #circulareconomy #cemm

Integrating circular economy principles into existing operations requires extensive work. It demands businesses navigate new governance frameworks, allocate resources effectively, implement advanced reverse logistics systems, and establish robust sustainability metrics. To tackle these challenges, Ingram Micro Lifecycle and {{linkedin_mention(urn:li:organization:68804873|Research HQ)}} have introduced the Circular Economy Maturity Model (CEMM), crafted explicitly for the high-tech electronics sector. The CEMM empowers businesses to assess and elevate their circular economy practices, offering a structured yet adaptable roadmap that guides organisations from their current state to advanced maturity. The Circular Economy Maturity Model has four key objectives: ✔️ Provide Comprehensive Assessment: Evaluates your organisation's current circular economy maturity. ✔️ Assist Goal Setting: Defines actionable goals for advancing circular economy initiatives over the next 6 to 12 months. ✔️ Strategic Resource Allocation: Prioritises essential tools, technologies, and partnerships for significant progress. ✔️ Enhance Collaboration: Fosters a culture of cooperation within and across the value chain, aligning towards shared sustainability goals. This flexible yet structured framework enables organisations to measure progress, make informed decisions, and continuously improve their sustainability practices. Explore the Circular Economy Maturity Model today to understand the framework and how it can guide your sustainability journey. We’ll soon launch a self-assessment tool to help you evaluate your organisation's maturity level and set actionable goals— https://lnkd.in/ecqUsVqh #sustainability #circulareconomy #cemm