In this Whiteboard Wisdom episode, CEO of Multiply Technology – Doug Booth – explores how IT leaders can maximize the value of redeployable machines, making a case for reuse over replacement. You can watch the video below and check out the breakdown of actionable insights and key takeaways for streamlining your IT redeployable process.
Watch the Whiteboard Wisdom Episode with Doug below:
Why Redeployable Machines Matter
For many companies, returned devices often end up sitting on a shelf, their potential untapped. Redeployable machines represent a valuable asset, especially for certain user categories like interns, contractors, new hires, and temporary break-fix cases. By redeploying rather than replacing, organizations can meet IT needs without incurring the continuous expense of new hardware purchases.
Key Benefits of Redeployable Machines
- Cost Savings
Redeploying devices allows IT teams to stretch budgets further, reducing the need for new device purchases. - Improved End-User Experience
Careful evaluation of when to retire or redeploy minimizes unnecessary device swaps, creating smoother transitions and providing better support for end users. - Environmental Impact
Reusing devices instead of discarding them aligns with sustainability goals, reducing e-waste and maximizing resource efficiency.
How to Evaluate Returned Machines for Redeployment
A systematic approach is essential for handling returned machines and determining whether they should be repaired, retired, or redeployed:
- Inventory and Assess
- Review warranty dates and depreciation status.
- Grade each machine’s condition, including its book value and current functionality.
- Determine Repair vs. Retirement
- Devices with less than six months remaining on warranty or depreciation are often candidates for retirement.
- For machines needing repair, conduct a cost-benefit analysis to decide if the repair expense is justified by the device’s remaining value.
- Prepare Redeployable Devices
- Physically inspect and grade each device. Grade A or B machines often require minimal intervention before redeployment.
- Wipe data thoroughly and update the device’s inventory status to ensure readiness for the next user.
Making Redeployment Efficient
Implementing a structured redeployment approach can enhance IT efficiency, reduce costs, and improve the user experience. Establishing criteria for evaluating each returned device and using standardized repair and redeployment processes helps streamline the entire IT lifecycle.
Key Takeaways
- Redeployable devices can offset new purchases, reducing overall IT costs.
- Establish an inventory process to identify machines that should be redeployed, retired, or repaired based on value and condition.
- Retire devices with minimal remaining value to avoid unnecessary repairs and multiple swaps.
- Adopt grading and data-wiping processes to ensure that redeployable devices perform like new, optimizing the end-user experience.
Ready to Maximize Your IT Lifecycle?
At Multiply, we specialize in helping organizations streamline the entire IT lifecycle. Whether it’s improving end-user experience, scaling IT resources, or optimizing team efficiency, we offer solutions that save time, improve outcomes, and maximize your technology investments.
Get in touch with us today to learn how our lifecycle management solutions can elevate your IT strategy.
For more insights, you can follow Multiply Technology on LinkedIn. We hope these insights offer a roadmap for achieving a seamless and efficient process that benefits both employees and the organization as a whole. If you would like to streamline your onboarding process, don’t hesitate to reach out by contacting us today.
