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
- Go to Settings → Return Policy
- Set return window (default: 30 days)
- Set restocking fees (if any)
- Choose refund method:
- Original payment method
- Store credit
- Hybrid (customer choice)
- Enable return labels
Step 2: Authorized Returns
- Customer initiates return
- Quixess validates eligibility
- System generates return authorization
- Provide customer with RMA number
- Email return shipping label
Step 3: Inbound Process
- Customer ships item back
- Track return shipment
- Receive item at warehouse
- Inspect condition
- Mark as received in system
Step 4: Refund Processing
- Review item condition
- Issue refund (full or partial)
- Restore inventory
- Update order status
- 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.