Smarter School IT Logistics:
How CDR Global Helped a School District Move Technology Efficiently

 

Managing end-of-life technology is a universal challenge for school districts in today’s digital world. Whether it’s laptops, tablets, or  Chromebooks, every school needs a trusted way to retire devices safely, securely, and without overwhelming already busy IT teams. For this School District, CDR Global became that partner, delivering personal service, sustainable results, and major cost savings.

 

Industry

In the education sector, seamless IT asset disposition (ITAD) is more critical than ever. A school district with over 100 locations, spanning 20 to 30 square miles, faced significant challenges in managing the decommissioning of its assets. Every device—from student Chromebooks to staff laptops—needed to be processed while ensuring compliance. For this district, outsourcing was not just a matter of convenience; it was a complex necessity. It was also about maximizing value, minimizing staff disruption, and ensuring secure, compliant handling at every step.

 

CDR Global entered the scene over six years ago, after being referred by another satisfied school district. The district’s IT team was looking for a new approach. They needed something more efficient and responsive than what they’d experienced with traditional providers in the ITAD sector.

Challenge

The School District faced a challenge common to many educational institutions. There were too many devices, spread over too many locations, with too few hands to take on the extra logistics work. Coordinating pickups, packaging equipment, and organizing transportation strained IT staff. Consolidating equipment was especially tough. No single district employee could spare the hours or days to visit all satellite schools, gather devices, and prepare them for compliant, secure transport.

In previous attempts with other providers, delays and inefficient processes led to missed deadlines and increased costs. The district needed a logistics solution that was both scalable and flexible, eliminating these hurdles so their internal teams could focus on education technology, not asset disposition headaches.

ITAD Secure truck

Solution

 

CDR Global brought a tailored, white-glove logistics program to fit the district’s unique needs. The process began with a detailed plan for each pick-up cycle, scheduled twice a year in line with the district’s device refresh calendar.

Every pick-up round included:

  • Comprehensive Reach: CDR Global visited more than 100 school sites. Their team swept through the district to collect laptops, PCs, tablets, and Chromebooks.
  • Efficient Route Planning: The latest project required their team to cover an impressive 1,660 miles, carefully mapped to optimize both time and fuel.
  • On-Site Professionalism: At each school, CDR Global’s staff consolidated and packaged all equipment, sparing district IT personnel from travel and manual labor.
  • Centralized Shipping and Secure Processing: Once equipment was gathered from all locations, CDR Global organized it at different sites before shipping it to their secure Oklahoma City facility for certified processing, data destruction, and recycling.
  • Community Engagement: Beyond just the scheduled pickups, CDR Global facilitated annual community events. Staff, teachers, and students were able to safely recycle their retired personal devices.

 

What truly set CDR Global apart was their proactive approach, and open communication at every stage, and flexible solutions that adapted as the district’s needs grew.

 
Results

The outcome for the School District has been repeatedly successful and marked by measurable value.

  • Staff Freed Up: By having CDR Global handle everything on-site, the district’s IT staff regained time to focus on their core mission. They could support teachers and students with technology without distraction.
  • No Missed Pickups: With a biannual cycle and careful logistical planning, disruptions were minimized and equipment moved on schedule, regardless of weather or mountain roads.
  • Sustainable, Secure Decommissioning: All equipment was processed in-house at CDR Global’s facilities with industry-leading standards for data security and environmentally responsible recycling.
  • Personal and Professional Relationship: The district’s team frequently reported positive experiences. CDR Global’s staff earned praise for friendly professionalism and consistent results delivered year after year.
  • Significant Cost Savings: The district achieved all these benefits while spending almost 40% less compared to the largest ITAD competitors in the region. These savings enabled the district to reinvest budget into new technology and educational priorities.
  • Engaged Community: CDR Global’s annual collection events extended the district’s sustainability goals. The wider school community participated in safe and responsible IT asset retirement.

 

Through consistent results, clear communications, and a willingness to go the extra mile (quite literally, over 1,600 miles per round), CDR Global has transitioned from a service provider to a trusted partner for the School District. As technology lifecycles continue to accelerate, districts across the country can look to this partnership as a benchmark for how smart ITAD logistics delivers value, both for staff and students.