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Onepak’s Shawn Stockman on Reverse Logistics, ITAD, and the Circular Economy, Podcast
In a special podcast recorded at ITEXPO / MSP EXPO, Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, spoke with Shawn Stockman, Vice President of Sustainability Solutions at Onepak, about the evolving role of reverse logistics and IT asset disposition (ITAD). The conversation was recorded as part of ASCDI programming, reflecting Onepak’s active involvement in the ITAD community as an ASCDI member. Stockman explained that modern ITAD is no longer just about recycling hardware, but about managing a complex reverse-logistics ecosystem that connects enterprises, ITAD providers, remarketers, recyclers, and leasing companies. He emphasized that enterprise customers—particularly large organizations—expect ITAD partners to integrate seamlessly into their existing systems and workflows. “If you’re giving enterprises spreadsheets that don’t fit into their asset management platforms, you’re making it hard to work with you,” Stockman said. “That can be an easy way to lose a large account or miss the opportunity to scale.” The discussion also focused on sustainability and the growing importance of the circular economy in IT. Stockman noted that ITAD providers play a critical role in extending the life of technology assets through resale, refurbishment, parts harvesting, and, when necessary, responsible recycling. “ITAD is what makes the circular economy possible in the electronics industry,” he explained, highlighting concepts such as “urban mining,” where valuable materials are recovered from existing devices rather than newly extracted from the earth. Stockman concluded by encouraging MSPs, enterprises, and ITAD providers to rethink reverse logistics as a strategic capability rather than a back-end function. By aligning sustainability goals, enterprise expectations, and scalable logistics processes, ITAD organizations can unlock new business opportunities while reducing environmental impact and supporting long-term technology reuse. Visit https://www.onepak.com/
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