{"id":146890,"date":"2025-07-15T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T13:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rithum.com\/?p=146890"},"modified":"2025-07-15T09:31:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T13:31:39","slug":"fix-whats-causing-preventable-refunds-before-the-order-ships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.rithum.com\/de\/blog\/fix-whats-causing-preventable-refunds-before-the-order-ships\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix What\u2019s Causing Preventable Returns Before the Order Ships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">During Amazon\u2019s Q1 2025 earnings call, they disclosed a staggering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/amazon-billion-hit-customer-returns-tariffs-2025-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">$1 billion hit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> tied to unresolved customer returns and tariff-related inventory adjustments. This expense had a noticeable impact on Amazon\u2019s operating margins, serving as a stark reminder that no retailer is invulnerable to the financial impacts of inefficient returns process.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Customers don\u2019t always return products because they received the wrong item. Sometimes, they return them because the item was \u201coff.\u201d Perhaps it looked different online than it did in person, or it arrived later than promised. Each time that happens, it costs retailers and brands roughly $30 per return, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rithum.com\/resources\/returns-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rithum\u2019s 2025 Global Returns &amp; Profit Impact Report<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. That adds up quickly. But it can be avoided with the right guardrails in place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Guardrail: Set clear delivery expectations using high-quality shipping data<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When a shopper places an order, they expect it within the timeframe promised at checkout. 54% of consumers cited <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rithum.com\/de\/blog\/rithums-2025-global-returns-profit-impact-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">shipping time<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> as a reason why they decided to buy from an online retailer or brand. Unreliable shipping can lead to disappointment and a negative customer experience\u2014and that consumer will go elsewhere next time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rithum.com\/de\/blog\/prepare-for-peak-season-rate-shopping-and-e2e-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Delivery Promise<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> helps retailers set accurate delivery dates using AI and supplier, warehouse, and carrier data from Rithum\u2019s network of over 40,000 retailers, brands, and suppliers. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rithum.com\/de\/blog\/how-ai-optimizes-networks-in-3p-supply-chains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shipping Optimization<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> supports that promise by identifying the most cost-effective and timely ways to fulfill an order without compromising delivery speed. This combination gives customers the reliability they expect. And in the process, our retailers in average have saved up to 10 percent annually on shipping costs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">41%<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">of shoppers say return policies influence where they shop. Nearly half have stopped buying from retailers over a poor returns experience. Better accuracy up front reduces that risk and builds confidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Guardrail: Stay ahead of delivery issues by monitoring every order from click to doorstep<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Late deliveries often begin with fulfillment or shipping issues. A package might sit too long at a warehouse or move slowly through a carrier network. These delays are sometimes unavoidable. But what can cause the biggest problems for both retailers and consumers alike is when those friction points are not spotted in time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rithum.com\/de\/blog\/prepare-for-peak-season-rate-shopping-and-e2e-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">End-to-End (E2E) Monitoring<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> enables retailers and brands to view each stage of the order process. It helps identify slowdowns before they reach the customer and sends alerts when shipments are at risk of arriving late. Teams can track supplier and carrier performance, uncover trends, and take action earlier.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One national retailer improved its on-time delivery rate from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rithum.com\/de\/blog\/prepare-for-peak-season-rate-shopping-and-e2e-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">95% to 99%<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by using these insights to respond faster. With 60% of global shoppers returning at least one order a year, and more than a third buying multiple items with the intent to return, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rithum.com\/de\/blog\/rithums-2025-global-returns-profit-impact-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">known as bracketing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> staying ahead of fulfillment issues helps protect both the customer experience and retailers and brands\u2019 margins.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Guardrail: Improve product listings with AI-powered categorization and content checks<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A third of returns happen because the product didn\u2019t match the listing. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rithum.com\/de\/blog\/rithum-ai-magic-mapper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI Magic Mapper<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> helps retailers and brands avoid misleading photos, unclear sizing, or category mismatches. By automating product categorization and listing setup, retailers and brands free up hours of manual labor to just minutes. You can view a side-by-side view of product images, titles, and descriptions, and can quickly refine listings before they go live.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In early testing, AI Magic Mapper achieved 99% accuracy for a fashion brand with over 14,000 products. This feature is especially useful for onboarding to new marketplaces or managing large, frequently changing catalogs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shoppers will always want flexibility. But they also want the product to arrive when expected\u2014and to be what they expected. Fix that upstream, and the return never happens. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rithum.com\/de\/request-a-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn how<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with Rithum.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW11989191 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/madisonkjarvis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW11989191 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11989191 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Madison Jarvis<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11989191 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11989191 BCX0\"><em> is Senior Product Marketer at Rithum<\/em>.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW11989191 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During Amazon\u2019s Q1 2025 earnings call, they disclosed a staggering $1 billion hit tied to unresolved customer returns and tariff-related inventory adjustments. This expense had a noticeable impact on Amazon\u2019s operating margins, serving as a stark reminder that no retailer is invulnerable to the financial impacts of inefficient returns process.\u00a0\u00a0 Customers don\u2019t always return products [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":167,"featured_media":146886,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[10841,10842,12103],"asset-type":[13742],"audience":[13412,13409],"bio":[15553],"topic":[7789,15513],"class_list":["post-146890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-e-commerce-de-2","tag-fulfillment-de-2","tag-multichannel-de-2","asset-type-blog-de","audience-retailers-de","audience-brands-suppliers-de","bio-madison-jarvis-de","topic-e-commerce-de","topic-marketplaces-de-2"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.3.1 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Fix What\u2019s Causing Preventable Returns Before the Order Ships - Rithum<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Returns cost $30 each. 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