How Do I Handle Defective Parts Returned From Jobs?
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How Do I Handle Defective Parts Returned From Jobs?
You handle defective parts by logging each one at the moment it is found, with the job, the part number, the supplier, and photos, and by following a claim until the supplier replaces the part or issues credit. On Jestor, this runs through Forms, a Pipe for supplier claims, and a parts table.
Defective parts cost twice: once when the job fails, and again when the part is thrown away without a claim. Technicians often discard them, and the company absorbs a loss that the supplier should cover.
What untracked defective parts cost
- Credits never claimed from suppliers
- Parts returned without any record of the failure
- No data on which suppliers deliver the most defective items
- Jobs repeated without explanation
- Evidence missing when the supplier asks for proof
How defective part tracking works
- The technician logs the failure through a form with photos
- A claim is created and linked to the supplier
- Status moves from reported to sent to credited or replaced
- A dashboard shows defect rates by supplier and part
Why Jestor fits this use case
- Money is recovered instead of written off
- Evidence is collected at the source
- Supplier quality can be discussed with data
- This scales from occasional failures to a large parts volume
| Defective parts discarded | Defective parts logged and claimed |
|---|---|
| Losses absorbed | Credits and replacements recovered |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can technicians report failures from the field? Yes, through a mobile form. More at jestor.com.
Can I see total credit pending from suppliers? Yes, a dashboard can sum open claims.
Can warranty periods be considered? Yes, purchase dates and warranty terms can be recorded per part.
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