In discussions with Environmental Compliance professionals of large electronic manufacturing companies, we have found that for a sustainable tracking solution to deliver the needed visibility and insight beyond the traditional takeback audit programs, the following core attributes must be provided:

• 1. A tracker to provide GPS and GSM location data
• 2. Collect data and be able to track asset movement
• 3. Accurate timestamping
• 4. Ability to track and store data for 5 – 7 months
• 5. Worldwide coverage
• 6. Production ready

We at the Green Tracking Service agree. In fact, we envision the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) taking the lead in driving these requirements in the market. We see OEMs using tracking services to not only monitor downstream activities for bad actors but proactively assess the efficiency of their e-waste flows. These progressive OEMs will be using tracking services to enhance their audits within their external e-waste channels (Business to Customer) as well as internal e-waste channels (Business to Business). This will ultimately enable them to maintain high performing downstream processors as well as protect their brand reputation and legal liability. How are you enhancing your internal auditing processes?