Shopify Inc.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING INVENTORY THROUGH RETURN LABELS

Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided for processing returned items based on related inventory through the use of return labels. Rather than simply return everything to the same location, current inventory is considered in choosing a location for the return, and a suitable return label is sent to the customer. This may be a physical return label, a printable return label sent electronically. Alternatively, an attachable device such as an IoT chipset is sent to the customer.