Efficient Service Order Processing Guide

Aug 11, 2024

Service Order Processing Presentation Notes

Overview of Service Order Processing

  • Focus on quick service maintenance
  • Work basket for the service advisor
    • Displays today's orders and outstanding jobs
    • Search criteria configuration on the left side

Creating a Service Order

  • Orders can be created from the work basket
    • Options for walk-in customers:
      • Search using customer number or license plate number
  • Example: Creating a quick service order
    • Vehicle exists in the system
    • License plate entry auto-selects customer and existing orders

Service Order Details

  • Specific data displayed in header:
    • Kilometer reading (e.g., update to 3000 km)
    • Payment terms (e.g., cash payment or credit options)
  • Credit information available
    • Customer credit limit details
    • Full service history of the vehicle
    • Warranty status of the vehicle

Adding Services and Items

  • Create job for service maintenance
    • Normal order type: Service inspection
  • Adding items to the order:
    • Labels, parts, and predefined packages available
    • Manual entry or search for package number
  • Example: Two items in the order (label operation and parts)

Order Review and Release

  • Review items and prices by service advisor
  • Possible to give discounts
  • Release order to technician
    • Order printed as job card for technician

Technician Workflow

  • Technician collects parts from the parts clerk
    • Parts clerk has a work basket for orders needing parts
  • Post goods issue for parts handover
  • Time tracking:
    • Technician clocks in time for service
    • Confirmation of work completion (time book confirmation)

Finalizing the Service Order

  • Service advisor notified of job completion
  • Customer vehicle ready for handover
    • Review order details again
    • Create and print invoice:
      • Invoice printed automatically or checked through document flow
      • Access to invoice document values and reprint option

Conclusion

  • Emphasis on efficiency and visibility in service order processing
  • Streamlined workflow from order creation to customer handover.