Automate Returns: Cut Processing Time From 20 Minutes to 2
1 April 2025·Updated Mar 2026·6 min read·GuideIntermediate
Key Takeaways
Processing a return manually — customer service response, return label, receipt, inspection, refund, and restock — takes 15-20 minutes of staff time per return. AskBiz automates every step, cutting processing time to under 2 minutes and reducing returns cost by 85%.
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Key Takeaways
- Processing a return manually — customer service response, return label, receipt, inspection, refund, and restock — takes 15-20 minutes of staff time per return.
- AskBiz automates every step, cutting processing time to under 2 minutes and reducing returns cost by 85%.
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