This article will guide you through the Retail Store Drop-off Instant Replace Process

This section is for the following departments: Accounting, Ops Aftersales, Logistics, RMA, and Store Ops, and Service Center



Service Center will ONLY use the REPLACE action with the approval of the RMA head. This may only be used if (1) Apple wants us to get inventory from our stocks, or (2) customer is impossible to handle. 



TABLE OF CONTENTS


Process



STEPC/OPROCESS
1
CustomerCreate a warranty request.
2
Store Ops
Verify that the transaction is valid and within warranty.
Perform initial diagnosis of the product. 
3
Store OpsSelect INSTANT REPLACEMENT in DAS.
If items are for Service Center, select Service Center that will process the transaction.
If item is returned on the same day as the sale, proceed to Step 4A.
If item is returned within 2-7 days of the sale, proceed to Step 4B
4a
(Same Day)
Store Ops
If item is defective and returned same day, VOID POS transaction and create new Invoice.
Create POS Stock Adjustment - Replacement for the returned defective item.
Input REP# and Void/Positive Invoice# in the DAS.
4b
(2-7 Days)
Store Ops
If item is defective and returned w/in 7 days, create Negative / Positive Invoice in the POS.
Create POS Stock Adjustment - Replacement for the returned defective item.
Input REP# and Negative/Positive Invoice# in the DAS.
5
Store Ops
Input correct Customer Location and Digits Code in DAS.
Print Pull-out Form and have customer sign as proof of receipt.
6
Logistics
Input Pull-out Schedule in DAS.
Print Pull-out Form.
7
Logistics
Pull-out item from the store.
Turn-over the item to RMA or Service Center depending on the brand.
8
RMA /
Service Center
Begin the diagnosis of the item.
Click REPLACE in DAS.
9
RMA /
Service Center
If RMA, create and receive BEACH SOR. Input BEACH SOR# in DAS.
If Service Center, create and post POS CRF. Input CRF# in DAS.

You may visit the Aftersales Policy for more information.