Responsible IT purchasing is one of the levers for more sustainable asset management and for reducing the company’s digital footprint.
What is IT refurbishment?
Reconditioning involves repairing and reusing equipment to extend its lifespan. Reconditioned smartphones, tablets and laptops are available in a range of conditions, from new overstock products with original packaging, to demo units, through grades from A to E, depending on their overall aesthetic condition.
Why choose reconditioned equipment?
- To compensate for a manufacturer’s failure
- Keep a homogeneous fleet longer
- Save money (up to 75% compared with new equipment)
- Reduce environmental impact (nearly 80% of CO2 avoided)
A word from Maxime Bouvard, Remober Sales Director
“The integration of refurbished products as an economical and ecological alternative to new ones has reached a turning point in the culture and mentality of our professional contacts. It is now an integral part of their CSR approach, both in terms of recycling end-of-life equipment and purchasing reused equipment. Nevertheless, as the market is not yet standardized, we are faced with many obstacles linked to issues of quality, safety, warranties, reconditioning processes…
As a pioneer in B2B refurbishing, it is our responsibility to create the reference framework that will reassure organizations. […] A specialized BtoB expertise that is necessary to bring organizations’ projects to a successful conclusion and avoid mass market (BtoC) shortcuts.”
3 tips for taking the plunge and buying reconditioned equipment
Choose refurbished equipment close to home
Did you know that equipment reconditioned locally has a carbon footprint 3 to 11 times lower than that imported from the US or Asia?
It’s important to emphasize that, just as with maintenance, it’s essential to favor a local approach to the supply of second-hand business smartphones.
Today, most suppliers source from abroad. However, this practice “cancels out” the ecological benefits of reconditioning, and offers little traceability in terms of reconditioning conditions, the provenance of spare parts and current reconditioning standards.
Choose a multi-range, multi-brand partner
Opt for a partner who understands your challenges and constraints, and can offer you support in the long-term alternative sourcing of your reconditioned business IT equipment: Smartphones, business tablets, computers or PCs.
Strict guarantees for your business
B2B remanufacturing specialists now offer a wide range of services and service levels similar to those offered for the deployment of a new fleet. These include :
- in-depth testing at numerous checkpoints
- battery replacement
- installation of professional software
- specific preparation and logistics
