How to Automate Warranty Claims Processing for Industrial Equipment

Manual claims verification across legacy warranty systems costs you hours per claim and leaves money on the table.

In Brief

Automate warranty claims processing by implementing AI-powered entitlement verification, fraud detection, and RMA generation. Integrate with existing warranty systems via APIs to reduce manual data entry and speed claim turnaround from days to minutes.

Why Manual Claims Processing Slows You Down

Swivel-Chair Entitlement Lookups

You toggle between warranty databases, ERP systems, and spreadsheets to verify coverage. Each lookup takes 8-12 minutes while customers wait on hold.

8-12 min Per Entitlement Lookup

Manual RMA Data Entry

You manually copy serial numbers, failure codes, and customer details into RMA forms. Typos create downstream delays in parts ordering and refurbishment tracking.

15-20 min Per RMA Generation

No Fraud Detection at Intake

Invalid claims slip through because you lack tools to flag duplicate serials, out-of-warranty units, or inconsistent failure descriptions at submission time.

12-18% Fraudulent Claims Rate

Automated Claims Processing in One Interface

The platform integrates with your existing warranty databases via REST APIs to pull entitlement status, service history, and parts eligibility in real time. When a claim arrives, AI automatically verifies coverage, checks for fraud patterns like duplicate serials or mismatched failure codes, and generates a pre-filled RMA with correct routing codes.

You review the AI-validated claim in a single pane instead of switching between five systems. Approve with one click, and the RMA flows automatically to logistics and refurbishment queues. No more manual data entry, no more 12-minute lookups, no more missed fraud at intake.

What You Gain

  • Claims processed in 2 minutes versus 30 minutes across multiple systems.
  • Fraud detection flags 85% of invalid claims before approval saves warranty reserve.
  • Zero-touch RMA generation eliminates manual copy-paste and downstream typos.

See It In Action

Implementation for Industrial Equipment OEMs

Warranty Processing for Long-Lifecycle Equipment

Industrial equipment with 10-30 year lifecycles creates warranty complexity that generic systems can't handle. Your claims span CNC machines from 2005, turbines from 1998, and brand-new automation systems—each with different coverage terms, parts availability, and refurbishment paths.

The platform ingests warranty data from legacy ERP systems and modern cloud databases simultaneously. It validates entitlement across extended warranties, retrofit upgrades, and transferred ownership without requiring you to memorize coverage rules for equipment installed before you joined the company.

Deployment Steps

  • Start with CNC or automation claims; clear failure codes and consistent serials prove ROI fastest.
  • Connect warranty database and ERP via read-only APIs; no system replacement required for validation.
  • Track claim turnaround time and fraud detection rate; show leadership savings within 60 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I connect the platform to our legacy warranty database?

Bruviti provides REST API connectors for common ERP and warranty systems. You configure read-only access to warranty tables, and the platform syncs entitlement data daily. For custom databases, the onboarding team provides API documentation and schema mapping guidance to connect without modifying existing systems.

What if our warranty terms vary by product line and geography?

The platform ingests warranty policy rules during initial setup. You upload coverage matrices by product family, region, and customer tier. The AI validates claims against these rules automatically, handling extended warranties, retrofit exceptions, and transferred ownership without manual lookup.

How does fraud detection work for industrial equipment claims?

The system flags duplicate serial numbers, out-of-warranty submission dates, mismatched failure codes, and unusual claim patterns. It learns from historical approved and rejected claims to identify anomalies. You review flagged claims in a separate queue before approval, reducing invalid payouts without slowing legitimate claims.

Can I still manually override AI decisions when needed?

Yes. Every AI-generated RMA and fraud flag is presented for your review before final approval. You can override entitlement decisions, adjust routing codes, or approve flagged claims with one click. The platform learns from your overrides to improve future recommendations.

How long does implementation take for a warranty processing team?

Initial API integration and policy configuration typically takes 2-3 weeks. You start processing claims in the platform while it runs parallel to existing workflows. Full cutover happens after validation on 50-100 test claims, usually within 30-45 days from kickoff.

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