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Returns are an unavoidable part of selling products, and handling them manually takes a surprising amount of effort. Requests must be checked against policies, labels issued, items inspected on arrival, refunds processed and stock updated. Delays frustrate customers and tie up money. Returns processing automation can handle much of this routine work, while leaving people to deal with unusual cases, disputes and judgements about the condition of returned goods. Automate the request stage An online returns portal allows customers to request a return, select a reason and receive instructions without waiting for a reply. Rules can check eligibility automatically, such

In most organisations, staff are already using AI tools, whether or not anyone has approved them. People draft emails, summarise documents and analyse data with whatever assistant is convenient. Without guidance, some of that use puts confidential information at risk. An AI use policy gives staff clear, practical rules. The most effective policies are short, specific and focused on real risks rather than attempting to ban tools people already find useful in their daily work. Start with what people are doing Before writing anything, find out how staff are using AI now. A short anonymous survey or a few conversations