Return Management

Handle returns and refunds efficiently

Return Management

Make returns easy for customers while protecting your business. Quixess automates return processing and refunds.

Return Management Overview

Quixess return management covers:

  • Customer return requests
  • Return authorization
  • Return shipping labels
  • Inspection & restocking
  • Refund processing
  • Inventory restoration

Setting Up Returns

Step 1: Configure Return Policy

  1. Go to SettingsReturn Policy
  2. Set return window (default: 30 days)
  3. Set restocking fees (if any)
  4. Choose refund method:
    • Original payment method
    • Store credit
    • Hybrid (customer choice)
  5. Enable return labels

Step 2: Authorized Returns

  1. Customer initiates return
  2. Quixess validates eligibility
  3. System generates return authorization
  4. Provide customer with RMA number
  5. Email return shipping label

Step 3: Inbound Process

  1. Customer ships item back
  2. Track return shipment
  3. Receive item at warehouse
  4. Inspect condition
  5. Mark as received in system

Step 4: Refund Processing

  1. Review item condition
  2. Issue refund (full or partial)
  3. Restore inventory
  4. Update order status
  5. Notify customer

Return Reasons

Track returns by reason:

  • Defective/damaged
  • Wrong item received
  • Doesn't match description
  • Changed mind
  • Better price found
  • Other

Preventing Returns

✓ Accurate product descriptions ✓ Clear product images ✓ Detailed sizing guides ✓ Customer reviews visible ✓ Quality control at fulfillment ✓ Fast customer support

Return Analytics

Monitor:

  • Return rate by product
  • Return rate by channel
  • Average refund value
  • Time to process return
  • Restocking opportunities

Best Practices

✓ Make returns easy (quick approval) ✓ Provide free return labels ✓ Process refunds within 5 days ✓ Track items returned to suppliers ✓ Use feedback to improve products ✓ Handle exceptions manually

Tip: Use return data to identify problem products and suppliers.