Traditional Avenues of managing end-of-lifecycle equipment often require whole teams to Juggle multiple inefficient processes.
OEM Buy-Back/Rebate programs have long been used to “Lock” Hospitals and Healthcare providers into ongoing purchases with them. This comes at the cost of purchasing freedom offered through cash equipment sales.
Selling Directly to Single Purchasers such as Refurbishers or Dealers can often lead to under-cut purchases through single or limited offers. This line of Disposition also opens up institutions to liability claims as well as illegal or unethical business deals.
While public auctions are a great way to ensure multiple bids for maximum returns, traditional auctioneers are not equipped to provide the oversight, asset tracking and compliance required with specialty medical equipment.
Recycling and donation are a noble cause towards sustainability. However, the reality is that distribution networks are lacking for donations and recycling breaks down functional components to their raw materials, greatly diminishing real world sustainability.