Payment processing and invoicing

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.

1. 1

   Trigger

   Garment Ready for Pickup

   System detects that cleaning process is complete and garments are ready for customer collection. Order status automatically updates in the garment tracking system.

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2. 2

   Action

   Calculate Total Invoice Amount

   Retrieves service details, applies discounts, and calculates final amount including taxes. Generates itemized invoice with garment details and cleaning services performed.

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3. 3

   Decision

   Check Payment Method Preference

   Determines customer's preferred payment method from profile settings. Routes to appropriate payment processing based on stored preferences or defaults.

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4. 4

   Action

   Process Payment Transaction

   Executes payment through selected method (card, cash, account credit). Validates transaction and handles payment authorization or cash recording.

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5. 5

   Action

   Update Financial Records

   Records transaction in accounting system and updates customer payment history. Synchronizes revenue data and account receivables automatically.

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6. 6

   Action

   Generate Customer Receipt

   Creates detailed receipt with invoice number, services rendered, and payment confirmation. Sends digital receipt via email and prepares printed copy if requested.

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7. 7

   Output

   Complete Payment Documentation

   Finalizes all payment records and customer communications. Archives transaction details and updates order status to 'Paid and Complete'.

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