Automating Warranty & Returns Workflows in Industrial Manufacturing

Legacy warranty systems force manual claim validation across decades-old equipment—automation eliminates the bottleneck.

In Brief

Automated warranty workflows orchestrate claim validation, entitlement verification, and NFF detection through API-driven processing. Connect existing ERP and PLM systems to execute end-to-end returns management with custom validation rules and fraud detection models.

The Workflow Bottlenecks

Manual Entitlement Lookups

Every claim requires manual verification against equipment serial numbers, purchase dates, and service contracts. For industrial machinery with 10-30 year lifecycles, warranty data spans multiple legacy systems and paper records.

4-6 Days Average claim processing time

No Fault Found Returns

Returned equipment undergoes refurbishment only to reveal no defect. Without automated analysis of failure reports and sensor data, invalid returns consume reverse logistics capacity and inflate warranty reserves.

25-40% NFF rate on warranty returns

Disconnected System Handoffs

Claims move through ERP, CRM, RMA, and refurbishment systems with manual data re-entry at each step. Each handoff introduces delay and transcription errors that extend cycle times.

5-8 System handoffs per claim

API-First Workflow Orchestration

Bruviti's headless architecture connects warranty processing endpoints to existing SAP, Oracle, and custom data lakes through RESTful APIs. Webhook-driven automation triggers entitlement validation when claims arrive, queries installed base records for equipment history, and executes fraud detection models against submitted failure codes—all without rebuilding your ERP schema.

Python SDKs let you define custom validation rules that execute server-side. Train NFF detection models on your historical refurbishment data, then deploy them as containerized microservices that score incoming claims in real-time. Every decision point in the workflow exposes an API endpoint you can override, extend, or integrate with third-party logistics and reverse supply chain systems.

Integration Benefits

  • 70% faster claim processing through automated entitlement verification and data lookups.
  • 30-50% reduction in NFF returns via predictive models scoring claims before RMA generation.
  • Zero vendor lock-in with open APIs and standard Python deployment.

See It In Action

Industrial Equipment Implementation

Heavy Machinery Context

Industrial equipment manufacturers manage warranty obligations across decades-long lifecycles. A single CNC machine or industrial robot deployed in 1995 may still be generating warranty claims in 2025, requiring lookups against paper service records and legacy AS/400 systems. Automation must bridge these data gaps without forcing ERP migrations.

Condition monitoring data from SCADA and PLC systems provides the ground truth for NFF detection. When a compressor is returned claiming "bearing failure" but vibration logs show normal operation, automated workflows flag the discrepancy before RMA approval, saving reverse logistics costs and refurbishment labor.

Technical Integration Path

  • Start with high-NFF product lines like hydraulic pumps to prove ROI quickly.
  • Connect SCADA historians and PLM systems via REST endpoints for condition-based validation.
  • Measure NFF reduction and claim processing time over 90 days to justify expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What systems does warranty workflow automation integrate with?

RESTful APIs connect to ERP systems like SAP and Oracle, PLM platforms, SCADA historians, and custom data lakes. Webhook triggers enable real-time orchestration across CRM, RMA, and refurbishment systems without point-to-point integrations.

Can I customize fraud detection rules for specific product lines?

Yes. Python SDKs let you train models on historical refurbishment data and deploy them as containerized microservices. Each product category can have distinct validation logic that executes server-side during claim processing.

How does automated entitlement verification handle legacy equipment records?

The platform queries multiple data sources—modern ERP, legacy AS/400 systems, and scanned paper records via OCR—then consolidates results into a single entitlement decision. API-driven lookups eliminate manual searches across disconnected databases.

What happens when the NFF detection model flags a claim?

Flagged claims route to human reviewers with full context: failure report, condition monitoring data, and model confidence scores. Reviewers approve, reject, or request additional data through a single interface that updates all connected systems.

Do I own the models I train on my warranty data?

Yes. You retain full ownership of all custom models, training data, and workflow logic. Deploy them on-premise or in your cloud environment—no vendor lock-in or proprietary runtime dependencies.

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