Backlog and Idle Time in Work Order Queues
Definition
Manual tracking creates maintenance backlogs, increasing downtime and turning away customers in queue-heavy repair services.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: AUD 3,000 - 8,000/year from lost sales (10-20 hours/week idle capacity)
- Frequency: Ongoing during peak seasons
- Root Cause: No real-time visibility into work order status causes bottlenecks
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Footwear repair shops in Australia 🇦🇺 waste 20-40 hours/month on backlog management. Automation of real-time tracking maximizes capacity.
Affected Stakeholders
Service Managers, Technicians
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Related Business Risks
Customer Churn from Tracking Delays
STP and BAS Reporting Gaps from Payroll Tracking
Unbilled Services in Repair Estimates
Delayed Payments Post-Approval
Idle Capacity from Manual Pickup Logistics
Customer Friction from Pickup Delays
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