Return Workflow Maps
Creatio · EOL processes · read from DEV on Nov 3, 2026

Return Workflow Maps

BPMN-style maps of the 12 active Return and Return Shipment processes, plus the two sub-processes that move a Return forward. Each lane is the role that does the work. Most processes start when a Stage or Status changes and finish by setting the next one.

Lanes: PA = Portfolio Analyst · Revenue Specialist covers ARM and LSS tasks · Lease Booking is a role. Owners come from the Return record.

MAP

End-to-end overview

Select a box to jump to that process. Follow the main path: A1 → A4, then S1 → S5. The condition report path is a separate way a Return can close.

A1

Generate Termack

Creatio process EOL: Return Generate Termack

Starts when Return Status changes to Termack Pending (Type = Return)

SystemPortfolio AnalystStatus = TermackPendingRead ReturnStatus = TermackIssued→ Starts A2EndIssue and SendTermack
A2

Shipping Notice & Remarketing Decision

Creatio process EOL: Return Generate Shipping Notice

Starts when Return Status changes to Termack Issued (Type = Return), or manual start

System (automatic)Portfolio AnalystStatus = TermackIssuedManual startRead Return(Effective Date)Wait: Effective Date −45 daysWait: Effective Date −30 daysRemarketing Decision(see A2a)EndGenerate AdvanceShipping Notice
A2A

Remarketing Decision (sub-process)

Creatio process EOL: Return Remarketing Decision

Starts when Called by A2 after the −30 day wait

SystemPortfolio AnalystYesNoYesNoCalled from A2Read ReturnInvestor filled in?Read InvestorName contains SFG orSummit?Stage = Remarketing;Status = RemarketingPendingRemarket EquipmentStatus = RemarketingCompleteStage = RMA; Status =RMA Ready→ Starts A3EndReceive ReturnFacility Location /Information
A3

Issue RMA

Creatio process EOL: Issue RMA > update status and stage

Starts when Return Stage changes to RMA

SystemPortfolio AnalystStage = RMARead ReturnWait: Effective Date −30 daysStatus = RMA Issued,Return Pending; Stage= Return Processing→ Starts A4EndIssue & Send RMA
A4

Obtain Shipment Details & Pickup Dates

Creatio process EOL: Obtain Shipment Details & Pickup Dates

Starts when Return Status changes to RMA Issued, Return Pending

SystemPortfolio AnalystStatus = RMA Issued,Return PendingRead ReturnEndCreate a ReturnShipment with Est.Pickup Dates→ New Return Shipment starts S1

Return Shipment

Runs per shipment. The Return closes when every asset is shipped and every shipment is Complete.

S1

Planning Stage

Creatio process EOL: Return Shipment Planning Stage

Starts when A Return Shipment is created, or its Stage changes to Return Planning

System (automatic)Portfolio AnalystShipment addedStage = ReturnPlanningCapture Shipment IDRead Shipment &ReturnShipment Stage =Return Tracking→ Starts S2EndObtain BOLConfirm & inputactual dates forReturn Tracking
S2

Tracking Stage

Creatio process EOL: Return Shipment Tracking Stage

Starts when Shipment Stage = Return Tracking (also re-fires if Name or Remarketing Specialist changes)

SystemPortfolio AnalystLease BookingRevenue Spec.Stage = ReturnTrackingRead Shipment &ReturnStage = AssetCondition & DealAnalysis→ Starts S3 in parallelRead Shipment forRemarketing3P Invoicing Complete= TrueEndConfirm equipmentarrival with ResellerInputRemove-from-BillingDateNotify Client: AssetsRemoved from BillingObtain PO from ReturnfacilitySend Invoice to ThirdPartyRemove Assets fromBillingARM: Generate ThirdParty Invoice
S3

Condition & Deal Analysis

Creatio process EOL: Return Shipment Condition and Deal Analysis

Starts when Shipment Stage changes to Asset Condition & Deal Analysis

SystemPortfolio AnalystStage = AssetCondition & DealAnalysisRead Shipment &ReturnRead Shipment – FinalDiscuss DamagedEquipment & Freight(see S3a)EndRequest ConditionReport from ReturnFacilityAnalyze Deal &Determine Chargebacks/ FreightPrepare & SendCondition Report toClient
S3A

Discuss Damaged Equipment & Freight (sub-process)

Creatio process EOL: Return Shipment Discuss Damaged Equipment and Freight

Starts when Called by S3

System (automatic)Portfolio AnalystNo additional chargesChargeback OnlyFreight OnlyFreight and ChargebackCalled from S3Read Return (RevenueSpec, PO Required)Task result?Stage = BillingAdjustmentStage = BillingAdjustmentStage = BillingAdjustmentStage = BillingAdjustmentChargebackFreightChargebackFreightInvoicing Complete =True→ With 3P Invoicing Complete, starts S4EndDiscuss DamagedEquipment & Freightwith Lessee (pick aresult)Update CloseoutSpreadsheet &Investor
S4

Return Shipment Complete

Creatio process EOL: Return Shipment Complete

Starts when Invoicing Complete AND 3P Invoicing Complete are both True while Stage = Billing Adjustment

SystemBoth invoicing boxes =True; Stage = BillingAdjustmentRead Shipment &ReturnShipment Stage =Complete→ Starts S5Read Assets on thisShipmentAssets: Status =Returned, LeaseclearedRemove Assets fromRenewalsUpdate CurrentPayment on LeaseEnd
S5

Check to Close Return

Creatio process Shipment Complete, Check to Close Return

Starts when Shipment Stage changes to Complete

System (automatic)Portfolio AnalystYesNoYesNoShipment Stage =CompleteRead ShipmentCount Return assetsnot on any shipmentAny?Count shipments onReturn not CompleteAny?End – Return staysopenReturn Stage =Closed; Status =ReturnedRead ReturnEndUpdate Investor

Condition report path

Status-driven path that also closes the Return. Its starting status is set outside these processes.

B1

Equipment Returned

Creatio process EOL: Equipment Returned, Review Condition Report

Starts when Return Status changes to Equipment Returned (Type = Return)

SystemPortfolio AnalystStatus = EquipmentReturnedRead ReturnStatus = ReviewCondition Report→ Starts B2EndReceive ConditionReport from ReturnFacility
B2

Condition Report Activities

Creatio process EOL: Return Condition Report Activities

Starts when Return Status changes to Review Condition Report (Type = Return)

System (automatic)Portfolio AnalystNo additional chargesChargeback OnlyFreight OnlyFreight and ChargebackStatus = ReviewCondition ReportRead ReturnStage = InvoicingTask result?Return ChargebackReturn FreightReturn ChargebackReturn FreightStatus = InvoiceIssued→ Starts B3EndPrepare ConditionReportSend Condition Reportto ClientDiscuss DamagedEquipment & Freightwith LesseeObtain PO and/orAcceptance fromLessee (pick aresult)Update CloseoutSpreadsheet
B3

Remarketing Invoice & Close

Creatio process EOL: Return Remarketing Invoice

Starts when Return Status changes to Invoice Issued (Type = Return)

SystemPortfolio AnalystRevenue Spec.Status = InvoiceIssuedConnect & Read ReturnReturn Stage =Closed; Status =ReturnedAssets on Return:Status = ReturnedRead AssetsRemove Assets fromfinalizedReturn/BuyoutUpdate CurrentPayment on LeaseEndObtain PO from ReturnfacilitySend Invoice to ThirdPartyLSS: Generate ThirdParty Invoice

Read-only reference. Generated from the process definitions in Creatio DEV; nothing in Creatio was changed. Sub-processes outside these folders (Remarket Equipment, Chargeback, Freight, Remove Assets, Update Lease Payment) appear as single boxes.