RETURNS
MANAGEMENT

STREAMLINED RETURNS
MANAGEMENT TO REDUCE
COSTS AND MINIMISE WASTE.

FAST & RELIABLE RETURNS MANAGEMENT FOR ECOMMERCE

WE CAN MANAGE ALL REVERSE LOGISTICS PROCESSES INCLUDING GONE-AWAY PROCESSING, RETURNING STOCK TO STORAGE WITH SUBSEQUENT STOCK CONTROL UPDATES, OR IF REQUIRED SECURELY DESTROYING OR RECYCLING ITEMS.

Wherever possible we reduce the risk of returns, large volumes of returned mail or stock are expensive and can be detrimental to the public’s view of your brand and service. Our pick and pack accuracy helps eliminate returns due to incorrect items and our data processing services help optimise your data significantly to reduce future postage costs.

When items are returned for other reasons, we have the capacity to process thousands of items daily, providing a fast, efficient and cost-effective solution which generates less wastage and reduces costs.

GONE-AWAY PROCESSING

GONE-AWAY PROCESSING HELPS TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE FUTURE POSTAGE COSTS THROUGH BUILDING CLEANER DATABASES ENSURING COMPLIANCE TO GDPR LEGISLATION.

Returned mail is routed directly to us via a clear return address. The contents are then processed according to your specification, either securely and destroyed or placed back into stock. We remove ‘gone-away’ recipients or incorrect mailing addresses from your databases, therefore improving the targeting of future mailing campaigns and minimising future delivery issues. This process reduces future postage costs, helps protect your brand image and lowers your carbon footprint. Every bit of waste material generated from any returns is recycled, helping you to improve your carbon footprint.

PRODUCT RETURNS HANDLING

THE IMPORTANCE OF RAPID RETURNS MANAGEMENT IS PARAMOUNT.

We make returns simple, fast, and efficient, ensuring quick refunds, secure restocking, and responsible disposal based on your needs. With online shopping at an all-time high, seamless returns are essential – customers expect easy drop-off locations, fast processing, and free return options.

Our streamlined system ensures all returned stock is logged, inspected, and either restocked, repackaged, or quarantined for review. If packaging is damaged but the product is still sellable, we repackage it for resale. Any unusable items are securely disposed of or recycled in line with your requirements.

By optimising your returns process, we help reduce costs, improve turnaround times, and enhance customer satisfaction.

SPEAK TO AN EXPERT

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ADVANCED SYSTEMS
& INTEGRATION

The foundations of any fulfilment business hinges on outstanding service and perfectly integrated systems. Our warehouse is powered by market-leading management technology to ensure you have full visibility at all points in your product’s fulfilment journey. Our cloud-hosted system is designed for multi-sector requirements providing a powerful, single solution to manage your stock operation from end-to-end.

CUSTOMER
CONTACT CENTRE

We back up our eCommerce fulfilment services with a highly experienced customer services centre able to handle returns mail, calls and email correspondence with dedicated landlines and branded email signatures for your business. Our service minimises in-house staff requirements costs; reducing capital outlay on recruitment, training, technology, space and utilities.

SPECIALIST ECOMMERCE SERVICES

We handle returns for our clients with diverse product ranges, across many industry sectors ranging from toys and games to stationery and gifts. Delivering domestically and internationally we offer solutions that are affordable and professional. Every business has different needs, but some require specialist services; we support a number of these sectors, bringing market-leading expertise and knowledge.

ECOMMERCE
BUSINESSES

Fully insured warehouse facilities, expert pick and pack teams and cost-effective shipping via all major postal, courier and freight networks both in the UK and abroad.

TOYS &
GAMES

We have the experience, knowledge, technology and resources to help your toy business succeed in this competitive sector.

ALCOHOL
LICENCE

InterSend’s premises licence means we can offer reliable alcohol fulfilment services to our clients, from warehouse storage to pick and pack fulfilment and international shipping.

STATIONERY
& GIFTS

We ensure your customers experience that moment of delight and surprise upon receipt with exceptional fulfilment for the stationery and gift sector.

FAQs

Returns management (also known as reverse logistics) is the process of handling products that customers send back. At InterSend, we manage every stage – from receiving and inspecting returns to restocking, repackaging, recycling, or secure disposal – ensuring your operation remains cost-efficient and environmentally responsible.

When a return arrives, our team logs the item into the system, inspects it and determines whether it can be restocked, repackaged, or recycled. Sellable items are quickly returned to inventory, while damaged or unsellable goods are securely destroyed or recycled according to your preferences.

Yes. Our pick and pack accuracy ensures customers receive the correct items every time, reducing returns due to fulfilment errors. We also offer data processing and “gone-away” address management services to eliminate failed deliveries and improve mailing accuracy.

“Gone-away” processing refers to identifying and removing incorrect or inactive customer addresses from your mailing lists. By routing undeliverable mail back to us, we can securely process, destroy, or recycle items while updating your data to prevent future errors – reducing costs and improving your brand reputation.

Yes. We manage both UK and international returns, offering clear labelling, customs guidance, and efficient routing back to our fulfilment centre. This helps streamline global reverse logistics and reduce delays.

Absolutely. Our advanced warehouse management system (WMS) integrates with all major eCommerce platforms to provide live visibility of returns, restocked items and inventory updates in real time.

Sustainability is central to our approach. Wherever possible, returned items are recycled, repurposed, or restocked to minimise waste. Packaging materials are recycled, and our gone-away processing helps reduce unnecessary shipping and carbon emissions.

Yes. Our in-house customer contact centre can manage returns-related enquiries, emails and phone calls using your branding. This ensures a seamless customer experience while reducing your in-house support costs.

Efficient returns handling improves customer satisfaction, protects your brand reputation and reduces losses from wasted stock. With InterSend, you can offer hassle-free returns that are fast, accurate, and sustainable – turning potential pain points into positive experiences.

HAPPY CUSTOMERS

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