Smart Meter Manufacturing Business Guide
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All 39 Documented Cases
Warranty Claim Costs
AUD 500-2,000 per RMA claim (labour, freight, inspection); 20-40 hours/month manual processing for high-volume claimsWarranty and RMA processes involve customer submission of serial numbers, proof of purchase, fault descriptions, and system details. Manufacturers inspect units, cover repair labour via rebates, freight, and provide replacements, incurring significant handling costs without automation.
RMA Repair Overheads
AUD 300-1,000 per repair (freight + labour rebate); lead times 2-4 weeks per [7]RMA requires packaging instructions, shipping to repair centres, fault verification, and free replacements/refurbs. Lead times for inspection add holding costs; standard service rebates cover labor explicitly.
Delayed RMA Refunds
AUD 200-500 opportunity cost per delayed claim (capital tied 30-60 days); claims abandoned if >1 month lateAnalysis of Warranty and RMA processing risks.
Smart Meter Testing Regime Costs
AUD 50,000+ per large batch (testing + calibration); 20-50 hours/month per verification authority[1][2]New AEMC rules create sample-based testing for smart meters with batch protocols under NITP-14, requiring calibrated standards, temperature testing (-10°C to +55°C), and full audit trails by accredited bodies.