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In practice, managing logistics and maintenance issues internally presents operational bottlenecks. The processes of sorting, cleaning and transporting used assets are labor intensive and often demand specialized expertise. Disposal becomes even more complicated due to the variability in regional recycling regulations and infrastructure across the US, making it difficult for companies to responsibly and cost-effectively recycle or dispose of assets on their own. These complexities drive up operational costs and risks, especially as sustainability commitments become increasingly central to business strategy.
Specialized service providers have the necessary infrastructure, expertise and economies of scale to maximize resource use, recovery and sustainability. This allows businesses to focus on their core activities without the distraction of managing complex logistics.
Partnering with providers to ensure data transparency and circularity
For PaaS to reach its full potential, manufacturers and service providers must collaborate closely, especially around data and lifecycle management. Data silos and lack
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