DHL Collect & Return – central management of your return processes

With DHL Collect & Return, you centrally manage your return processes from a single source – from collection from your customers through transport to your service or logistics center to timely return.

Be it repair, exchange or recycling: you benefit from a clearly structured, transparent and globally available process.

The benefits for you

  • Online booking & tracking: through our web-based platform or EDI including a status overview throughout the entire return process

  • Flexible adjustment: flexibly amend collection bookings – for maximum efficiency and service quality

  • Shipping label included: DHL Express courier provides the label upon collection – no printing necessary

  • Flexible destination addresses: delivery to repair, exchange or recycling centers or end customers

  • Consolidated billing: all processes on one invoice – saving time and money

  • Protective packaging: available for a surcharge for fragile devices such as laptops or smartphones

How to get started with DHL Collect & Return

Contact your DHL Express sales representative to learn more about DHL Collect & Return.

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How Collect & Return with DHL Express works

1 Plan collection request
  • Collection is booked directly by your customer service during a customer conversation – either through an integrated DHL interface or our web-based solution according to your preferences.
  • Your customer receives a reference number for unambiguous return information.
2 Pick-up from the customer
  • DHL Express collects the defective device directly from the customer.
  • The driver provides the shipping documents – no preparation or printing necessary.
3 Exchange or combined service
  • Upon request, the courier delivers a replacement device and simultaneously collects the defective device.
  • Ideal for fast and convenient exchange, e.g. of mobile devices.
4 Repair process & returns
  • Delivery of the defective device to the repair center or logistics center.
  • Following repair, the device is returned to the original collection address.

Express Logistics Platform: the central platform for managing your Collect & Return processes

With the Express Logistics Platform (ELP), you centrally manage your Collect & Return shipments worldwide.

The platform supports structured return, repair and exchange processes and flexibly adapts to your changing needs. Be it repair logistics, medical express or complex reuse processes – with ELP, you can display your processes in a transparent, efficient and structured way.

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