by admin2021 | Jul 5, 2026 | Industry Best Practices, Investment Recovery, Professional Development
TL;DR AI in investment recovery has moved from a someday idea to a daily tool. Across utilities, nonprofits, and surplus marketplaces, IR teams are using it to identify assets from photos, dissect contracts, benchmark value, automate reporting, and onboard staff. The...
by Admin | Jun 10, 2026 | Circular Economy, Investment Recovery, Surplus Asset Management, SUSTAINABILITY
TL;DR The market for used semiconductor equipment is on track to more than double, from roughly $4.55 billion in 2025 to about $10.59 billion by 2030, an 18.3% compound annual growth rate. Fab refresh cycles, the CHIPS-driven build-out, and surging AI chip demand are...
by Admin | Jun 2, 2026 | Circular Economy, Industry Best Practices, Investment Recovery, SUSTAINABILITY
TL;DR Scope 3 emissions account for 70 to 90 percent of a typical company’s carbon footprint, and CDP data shows supply chain emissions are 26 times larger than direct operations. CSRD, California SB 253, and the SEC climate rule all converge in 2026, making...
by Admin | Apr 21, 2026 | Industry Best Practices, Investment Recovery, Professional Development
TL;DR Mature investment recovery services return more than $20 for every $1 invested, according to independent benchmarking cited by the Investment Recovery Association. On average, 10% of an organization’s capital equipment is surplus at any given time,...
by Admin | Mar 30, 2026 | Industry Best Practices, Investment Recovery, Professional Development
TL;DR CMIR certification is the only professional credential dedicated exclusively to investment recovery, awarded by the Investment Recovery Association since 1996. Earning your CMIR requires 3+ years of experience, a completed Personal Data Form with 35 points, an...
