1 hour agoPrivate seller or store: what are the consumer preferences?Within the past few years, we have seen the price of new smartphones skyrocket. This increase forces people to tighten their belts — many are hesitant to spend much in times of economic instability and therefore move into the used device market, but here is another challenge: how to find…Used Phones4 min read
1 day agoGlobal semiconductor shortage: the mobile secondary market impactIn the 21st century we are living in a semiconductor world. The global semiconductor shortage that has emerged in recent years poses a serious threat to the mobile electronic market. Manufacturers have been suffering from a growing shortage of chips for more than a year now. …Semiconductorshortage4 min read
Jun 3Diversify your Supply Chain as a Wholesaler and Get More Used SmartphonesThroughout all the national markets, wholesalers involved in buying and selling used phones are trying to diversify their activities to manage risk and improve their business. Over the last couple of years, the industry has been unstable for a long time. Having lost customers or business partners, many companies leave…Used Phones4 min read
Jun 3Automation of a used devices business: technologies to boost the workflowThe used device market has grown significantly over the past few years. An increase in turnover and sales becomes a challenge for businesses as it creates a shortage of human resources. Manual device operating is no longer enough to process all the deals. What to do? …Used Phones5 min read
Jun 3Mobile device grading: a guide on how to grade a smartphoneDevice grading in terms of the secondary market is a complex and fundamentally subjective process. A smartphone’s grade may differ dramatically depending on a tech or be affected by the human factor so creates a lot of confusion between buyers and sellers. There is no common grading standard thus companies…Used Phones5 min read
Jun 3What To Look For When Buying a Used Phone: 4 Things to ConsiderA smartphone is a complex device in terms of its technical sophistication. Today, the market is overfull with many out-of-service and defective mobile phones, so the risk of getting a poor-quality device is pretty high. There are many factors to consider when you buy a used phone, from cosmetic problems…Used Phones3 min read
Jun 3Why is business analytics so important for companies dealing with used mobiles?Business intelligence is the key to success! At the beginning of entrepreneurship, particularly in the used phone industry, luck and intuition could be relied on. As a company grows, it should change the focus to data analysis that helps to achieve maximum efficiency at minimum cost and risk. Today, business intelligence is not just a set of…Used Phones4 min read
Jun 3Automation of mobile device buyback processFast service helps to increase sales while accurate mobile device evaluation helps to avoid disputes with suppliers and customers. When put together, this results in an increase in profits. To achieve maximum speed without losing quality, it is not enough just to increase the number of employees and conduct training…Used Phones4 min read
Jun 3Reverse logistics in waste management. The second life of e-wasteToday, e-waste is one of the fastest growing and most hazardous types of waste, posing a global business and environmental challenge. There are plenty of ways for e-waste management helping to reduce environmental impact as well as boost the economy. The main one is of course the secondary use of…Used Phones5 min read
Jun 3Manual, software-assisted or robotic phone testing: What to choose?There are 3 ways of working with used phones: manual, software-assisted, and robotic. Manual processing is most often used by small retailers and wholesalers, while software processing is used by large ones. Business development creates an opportunity to integrate software as a tool to increase productivity and process efficiency by…Used Phones4 min read
