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iQor Takes Leadership Role in CTIA Wireless Reverse Logistics InitiativeiQor (News - Alert), a global managed services provider embedded in the flow between product, people and services, today announced that it has joined the Reverse Logistics & Service Quality (RLSQ) Leadership Council of CTIA, a trade organization that represents the US wireless communications industry and partners with GSMA (News - Alert) to sponsor the annual Mobile World Congress Americas. As one of the largest product support companies in the world, iQor has long been a leader in innovative, data-driven reverse logistics and supply chain management-including returns, repairs, recycling, tech support, fulfillment and all the other activities that happen post-sale. In addition, iQor provides a unique 360-degree integrated service to leading technology brands by delivering full lifecycle customer service solutions. CTIA's (News - Alert) distinguished cross-industry panel comprises 47 member companies, which include all major OEMs and US carriers along with key retailers, suppliers, service providers and other wireless stakeholders. Its mission is to establish industry-recognized standards, certifications and best practices for the wireless device repair channel. To help accomplish its goals, it will have oversight of five working groups: Grading Scales, Tech Training, Service Facility, Parts Validation and Retail & Mobile Service xcellence. "Ninety-five percent of Americans own a cellphone or smartphone, and about half of US households are wireless only," says Larry Worden, iQor's vice president of global operations, overseeing mobile, IoT and connected devices. "When these devices fail, life shuts down. The explosive growth in the Internet of Things, plus the 5G technology revolution on the horizon, will only make them more indispensable. Consumers need to know their devices will be restored to top performance and back in their hands right away." iQor repairs more than 20 million products a year, including smartphones, tablets and laptops, maintaining a Better-Than-New standard. "iQor is committed to maximizing product lifecycles through refurbishment, reuse and environmentally responsible recycling," Worden says. "Through our customer service operations, we can also offer the industry a more holistic view of the customer and product experience. We're pleased to work towards raising the industry bar for aftermarket standards of excellence." iQor's recent e-guide, Reverse Logistics Steps Forward-and Transforms, is available for download here. About iQor iQor is the only global managed services provider embedded in the flow between product, people and services, from point of customer acquisition to sustainable recycling. With 45,000 employees in 18 countries, we partner with many of the world's best-known brands to deliver aftermarket product and customer support solutions that span the consumer value chain, from customer care and receivables management to product diagnostics and repair services. Our award-winning technology, logistics and analytics platforms enable us to measure, monitor and analyze brand interactions, improve business process and find operational efficiencies that lead to superior outcomes for our partners across the customer and product life cycles. For more information, please visit us at iqor.com or follow us at twitter.com/iqor. About CTIA CTIA® (www.ctia.org) represents the US wireless communications industry and the companies throughout the mobile ecosystem that enable Americans to lead a 21st century connected life. The association's members include wireless carriers, device manufacturers, suppliers as well as apps and content companies. CTIA vigorously advocates at all levels of government for policies that foster continued wireless innovation and investment. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices, hosts educational events that promote the wireless industry and co-produces the industry's leading wireless tradeshow. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit CTIA.org. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180508005521/en/ |
