Order intake and tagging

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.

1. 1

   Trigger

   Customer initiates order drop-off

   Customer brings garments to store or requests pickup through mobile app or phone call. Order creation begins in the point-of-sale system.

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2. 2

   Action

   Capture garment details digitally

   Staff scans or manually enters each garment type, fabric, color, and special care instructions. Photos are taken for damage documentation.

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3. 3

   Decision

   Assess special handling requirements

   System evaluates if garments need special treatments like stain removal, alterations, or delicate fabric care. Routes to appropriate processing queue.

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4. 4

   Action

   Generate and apply tracking tags

   System creates unique barcode tags for each garment with customer info and care instructions. Tags are printed and physically attached to garments.

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5. 5

   Action

   Update inventory and schedule

   Garments are logged into production schedule based on service type and promised completion date. Customer receives confirmation with pickup details.

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6. 6

   Output

   Finalize order and customer notification

   Customer receives receipt with order number and estimated pickup time. Garments enter production workflow with full digital tracking enabled.

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