Observed every April 22 since 1970, Earth Day serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting our planet. While Earth Day is celebrated just one day a year, at Liquidity Services we believe sustainability is a 365-day-a-year commitment. Organizations have the responsibility to promote our planet’s well being by... read more →
All retailers and consumer brands face the challenge of returned and surplus inventory. In both cases, businesses see their margins diminished after reimbursing buyers and utilizing valuable storage space to hold all of the surplus. The key to solving the problems of excess returns and surplus inventory is through a... read more →
Traditionally, surplus assets have been either redeployed within an organization or sold through a private treaty or online auction. When your organization needs immediate, risk-free access to capital, however, a principal deal may be the best solution. In this sales method, a partner such as Liquidity Services purchases your surplus... read more →
When managed effectively, the reverse supply chain can help your organization achieve business goals and bottom-line results. Without the right processes and expertise, however, the reverse supply chain is full of compliance risks. A complex array of regulations governs the management, valuation, and sale of surplus. For instance, export controls... read more →
Many manufacturers and retailers have viewed refurbished products as a lesser priority. However, recent research shows that refurbished goods represent a golden opportunity for businesses. By selling refurbished goods, your business can generate revenue, improve brand perceptions, and tap into a new, growing market. What Are Refurbished Goods and Why... read more →
Closing a facility is a difficult task, as it usually involves redeploying, selling, or disposing of millions of dollars of real estate, manufacturing equipment, systems and other surplus assets. All of this is in addition to personnel management, logistics, budgeting, inventory and maintaining the timeline for the closure. As an... read more →
When one of the world’s largest construction and civil engineering companies needed to efficiently demobilize from several projects while maximizing profit for the surplus assets involved, it called on Liquidity Services. Background The client had recently completed three construction projects in the remote Curtis Island area of Queensland, Australia. It... read more →
Many automotive manufacturers will eventually face the challenge of closing a production facility. This is no small task, as it usually involves redeploying, selling, or disposing of millions of dollars of real estate, manufacturing equipment, systems and other surplus assets. Additionally, there could be countless potential personnel management, logistics, inventory, budget,... read more →
Success in the biopharmaceuticals industry comes down to continually developing new and useful pharmaceuticals. Even the most innovative products will eventually see their patents expire and their makers' competitive advantage eroded. Then, imitations will flood the market, steal market share and threaten your organization's success Biopharmaceutical companies can overcome this... read more →
With 2016 already underway, many of us are thinking about our New Year's resolutions. Over the next few weeks, people all over the world will begin pursuing the personal and professional goals they set for this year. While these individual goals are important, organizations should have objectives of their own... read more →