Guide
How to structure a distributor warranty claim workflow
A distributor warranty claim should connect the individual product to its original sale, customer, eligibility decision and final resolution. Start by recording the model and serial number, then locate the invoice and sale date before approving service. Keep the claim status explicit: received, under review, sent for repair, replaced, returned or declined. If a replacement is issued, link its new serial number to the original case so the history remains traceable. This structure helps staff answer customer questions consistently, reduces duplicate replacements and creates a record that managers can review. QuickAccounts supports this workflow by keeping serial, invoice, customer, warranty and RMA records connected. Exact rules, approval steps and warranty periods still depend on the distributor and manufacturer, so those policies should be documented before the system is configured.
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1. Identify the unit
Capture the product, serial number and customer request first. Avoid approving a claim from a model name alone when individual-unit history matters.
2. Verify the sale
Find the original invoice, sale date and customer record. This gives the team a repeatable basis for the next decision.
3. Record the resolution
Keep the outcome visible: return received, repair requested, replacement issued or claim declined. Connect replacements to the original case where possible.
Inside the workflow
A practical record trail from stock to service.
A distributor can receive a serialized product, sell it against a customer account, find the original invoice later, and review a warranty or RMA request without rebuilding the history from separate spreadsheets.
- Receive: Record products, quantities and serial numbers.
- Sell: Connect the item to the customer and invoice.
- Resolve: Verify warranty status and coordinate return or replacement.
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Frequently asked questions
What records should a warranty team keep?
At minimum, keep the product or serial, customer, original sale or invoice, claim decision and resolution.