Having a set procedure to manage your returns process is the key to a fair transaction for all parties involved. Many different scenarios may come up when handling a Customer's damaged item.
If you offer repair services, your supplier may reimburse you for the repair and add the replacement part to your next order rather than paying for separate shipping. RMA's for serviceable items may have an entirely different process that will coincide with activities in your service department. |
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By using an RMA process you are re-cooping the monetary loss of a defective product typically by charging back the supplier for the part, or your labor for repairing the item. Getting a replacement from the supplier is also a typical remedy.
Many software programs fall short because when a damaged item is returned, it simply goes back into your inventory.
But wait, you can't sell that!
On top of that; it messes with your reordering process and confuses employees.
So, how do you keep track of all of this?
Any bookkeeper can tell you that there's a lot of accounting that goes along with Return Merchandise Authorizations. Windward's RMA Wizard takes care of that accounting for you as your customer's item goes through the RMA process. Windward's RMA Wizard is included in all Windward System Five on Cloud subscriptions. |
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This Windward Solution Series video is an introduction to the RMA process in Windward System Five. The entire series can be found as a course in the Windward Learning Academy by searching for tag RMA |
Windward clients, please contact your Account Manager to talk about a Professional Services plan for advanced help with RMA's. +1 (800) 633-5750 |
If you are not yet a Windward client, one of our Business Developers would be happy to talk to you about your current business challenges and see how Windward System Five can help.
Please reach out at +1 (800) 633-5750
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