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E-commerce & Retail

Client Complaint Resolution for E-commerce & Retail

Receives, investigates, and resolves customer complaints through a structured escalation and resolution process.

Trigger: Customer submits a formal return request
Total: 1-10 business days
5 stages
Compliance Note

Includes Australian Consumer Law (ACL) compliance features, GST calculations, and product safety record management.

Workflow Stages

1

Return request Intake

Receive and document the return request, acknowledge it to the customer, and assign an owner.

Inputs

  • Customer return request submission
  • Customer account information
  • Return request classification guide

Outputs

  • Logged return request record
  • Acknowledgment sent to customer
  • Return request owner assigned
Customer Service Representative
1-2 hours
2

Investigation

Research the return request by reviewing relevant records, speaking with involved parties, and identifying root causes.

Inputs

  • Return request record
  • Service fulfilment logs
  • Team member statements

Outputs

  • Investigation findings
  • Root cause analysis
  • Recommended resolution options
Customer Service Supervisor
1-3 days

Decision Points

  • Is the return request valid?
  • Is this a systemic issue or isolated incident?
3

Resolution Proposal

Develop and present a resolution proposal to the customer, including corrective actions and any compensation offered.

Inputs

  • Investigation findings
  • Resolution authority limits
  • Customer relationship context

Outputs

  • Resolution proposal document
  • Compensation offer if applicable
  • Customer communication prepared
Customer Success Manager
1-2 days

Decision Points

  • Does the resolution require management approval?
  • Is compensation warranted?
4

Resolution Implementation

Execute the agreed resolution including any service corrections, process changes, or compensation.

Inputs

  • Approved resolution plan
  • Resource allocation
  • Implementation timeline

Outputs

  • Resolution actions completed
  • Compensation delivered
  • Process corrections applied
Service Delivery Manager
1-3 days
5

Follow-Up and Closure

Confirm the customer is satisfied with the resolution and close the return request record.

Inputs

  • Resolution completion confirmation
  • Customer contact details
  • Satisfaction survey

Outputs

  • Customer satisfaction confirmed
  • Return request record closed
  • Improvement recommendation logged
Customer Success Manager
1-2 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly will the customer receive an acknowledgment?

Complaints are acknowledged within 4 business hours of receipt, with an assigned owner and expected resolution timeline communicated to the customer.

What if the customer is not satisfied with the proposed resolution?

The return request is escalated to a senior manager who will work directly with the customer to find an acceptable alternative resolution.

Are complaints tracked for trend analysis?

Yes, all complaints are categorized and analyzed monthly to identify systemic issues and drive process improvements.

Ready to implement this workflow in your business?

Our team can implement this workflow into your business operations with custom tools and training.