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Programme 03

Managed reverse logistics

Connect collections, operators and destinations in a routine for returning products and materials, with flow monitoring and close-out by period.

Structure my reverse logistics
Open packaging, electronic equipment and a power supply: examples of items in a return flow.
Illustrative composition of materials and applications.

What we do

Managed reverse logistics coordinates the participants, movements and information in a return programme, including disposal and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Circuvia structures the network, monitors the operation, handles incidents and reconciles physical data and documents according to the product, territory and customer scope.

Scope and deliverables

A return program with documented closure.

Programme design

Mapping of streams, participants, return points, frequency and applicable requirements.

Operational coordination

Scheduling, receiving capacity, packaging, custody, incidents and contingencies.

Traceability and reconciliation

Links between origin, movement, receipt, treatment and relevant documentation.

Ongoing management

Indicators, meetings, outstanding issues, service levels and a programme improvement plan.

View batch preparation considerations
Open box with two laptops separated by internal protection and a smaller closed box; both have blank identification areas.

Prepare the batch transfer

Packaging, custody and identification must connect to scheduling and receipt.

Protection and separation
Packaging defined according to the equipment and operational requirements.
Identification
Links between packages, origin and batch records.
Transfer
Responsible parties, quantities and discrepancies tracked on receipt.
Fig. 01— Preparation supports traceabilityAI-generated illustration; it does not depict an actual Circuvia project. Illustrative arrangement; applicable packaging is defined for each operation.
Situations that create an opportunity.
  • Collections and destinations managed in a fragmented way.
  • Difficulty linking documents to moved quantities.
  • Multiple sites, operators and routines with little standardisation.
  • An existing programme needing targets, responsibilities and monitoring.
Management continues after the truck leaves.

An important decision

Collection, receipt, processing and destination are different events. A reliable programme links these events to the same stream and keeps exceptions visible until resolved. Required documentation depends on the applicable classification and contracted scope.

View records for each movement
MovementCorresponding record
  1. 01

    Collection

    Record

    Origin, batch, quantity and party responsible for transfer.

  2. 02

    Receipt

    Record

    Verified quantity and identified discrepancies.

  3. 03

    Treatment and destination

    Record

    Events, operators and documents linked to the stream.

  4. 04

    Close-out

    Record

    Reconciled quantities, documents and outstanding issues.

The same batch connects the events. Discrepancies remain identified until resolved.

Fig. 02— Material moves. Information follows.Traceability overview. Events, documents and responsible parties depend on the stream and contracted scope.

The service pathway

From return to cycle reconciliation.

Collection, receipt and destination are different events. The flow closes when evidence and outstanding items are reconciled.

Materials move. Information follows.

Batch · quantity · owner · document

Stage

Sites, channels and holders

Identify products, regions, volumes and participation criteria.

Stage

Schedule and collect

Packaging, time window, operator and collection record.

Stage

Receive and route

Check lot and quantities; track treatment and outbound routes.

Decision

Events and evidence reconciled?

Link collection, receipt, destination and period records.

If approved

Close the period

Consolidate execution, results and information for the next cycle.

If not approved

Resolve discrepancies

Review quantities, records or incidents with responsible parties.

Read the flowchart connections
  • Sites, channels and holdersSchedule and collect
  • Schedule and collectReceive and route
  • Receive and routeEvents and evidence reconciled?
  • Events and evidence reconciled?Close the periodIf approved
  • Events and evidence reconciled?Resolve discrepanciesIf not approved
  • Resolve discrepanciesEvents and evidence reconciled?Reassess after adjustment
Sources, participants, requirements and responsibilities are defined for each program. Period reconciliation informs scheduling of future operations.
View stages and responsibilities in detail

  1. Map

    Understand the programme's products, regions, volumes and participants.

  2. Organise

    Define operators, requirements, contracts, events and documentation.

  3. Monitor

    Control returns, handle discrepancies and update responsible parties.

  4. Demonstrate

    Consolidate what was executed, its evidence and outstanding issues for the cycle.

Frequently asked questions

Before starting.

Does Circuvia perform collection?

Collection is organised with the operators defined for the route. Circuvia can coordinate scheduling, responsibilities, incidents and evidence verification within the contracted service.

Does the service include PNRS compliance?

The design considers requirements applicable to the product, generator and activity. The applicable classification is defined in the project; contracting management does not automatically transfer all of the company's legal obligations.

Can existing operators be used?

Yes. The work can integrate the existing network, review gaps and add capabilities where needed.

Do you handle individual household disposal?

Circuvia focuses on structuring solutions for businesses. Consumer service depends on the existence and rules of a specific programme.

Talk to Circuvia

Let's find the next pathway for your business.

Tell us about your challenge in materials, operations, strategy or ESG. We will understand your needs and define the next step.

Structure my reverse logistics
Information to evaluate the opportunity.
  • Products and materials covered
  • Sites, regions and estimated return frequency
  • Existing operators and contracts
  • Documentation, indicators and targets applicable to the programme
Structure my reverse logistics