Returns & Reverse Logistics

Turn a manual, inbox-dependent returns process into a trackable workflow that resolves most cases without staff intervention.

208 hrs
Time saved/month
7
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Returns and reverse logistics involves capturing customer return requests, verifying eligibility, generating shipping labels, tracking items back to the warehouse, and processing refunds.

Automation captures returns from all channels, verifies eligibility instantly, generates labels automatically, tracks shipments in real time, and processes refunds upon receipt. The result is faster refunds, fewer errors, and complete visibility from request to refund completion.

Key features
Capture return requests from email, phone, and online portals into a single intake system
Verify order eligibility and return window automatically against order records
Generate and send prepaid return labels without manual intervention
Track return shipments in real time and alert staff to exceptions
Reconcile returned inventory and automatically initiate refunds
Send refund confirmations and status updates to customers automatically

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Return Request Receivedtrigger

Customer submits a return request via email, phone, or the e-commerce portal. The system captures the request and extracts key details.

2. Verify Order and Eligibility

The automation looks up the original order, checks the return window, and confirms the item is eligible. If not eligible, the customer is notified and the process stops.

3. Create Return Record

A return record is automatically created in the return management system with order number, customer details, item information, and return reason.

4. Generate and Send Return Label

A prepaid return label is generated and sent to the customer automatically with return instructions and tracking information.

5. Monitor Return Shipment

The system continuously polls the carrier for tracking updates and automatically updates the return status when the package is in transit or delivered to the warehouse.

6. Trigger Refund on Receipt

When the return is marked as received in the warehouse system, the automation automatically initiates the refund and updates inventory counts.

7. Send Refund Confirmation

A confirmation email is automatically sent to the customer with the refund amount, expected arrival date, and a link to track the refund status.

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Estimated Time Saving
208hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:7 Companies

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