The product is restocked or deemed a loss

If the product is in good condition, it is added back to the inventory and restocked. If it is a highly sought-after item, then the item may go into a buffering system until the item is sold. This reduces time within the distribution center. 

The steps involved are simple enough, however, streamlining the process is no small feat when dealing with a large volume of sales and returns. In busy distribution centers, even a small error or disruption to inventory flow can cause a butterfly effect of problems for warehouses and customers.