
The 10 Warranty Management KPIs Every Manufacturer Should Track in 2026
Hook on rising warranty costs (Ford $800M Q2 2024, GM 41% accruals 2024). Frame KPIs as the foundation of any cost reduction effort. Why warranty

Hook on rising warranty costs (Ford $800M Q2 2024, GM 41% accruals 2024). Frame KPIs as the foundation of any cost reduction effort. Why warranty

HVAC warranty programs are uniquely punishing — seasonal claim spikes, refrigerant compliance, multi-tier dealer/contractor networks, and rising labor costs. Frame the manufacturer perspective (not the

Set the scene — 2026 is the inflection year. Cite Ford $800M Q2 2024 warranty spike and GM’s 41% increase in warranty accruals as the

Flooring warranty claims have a unique problem — most claims are blamed on the product but caused by installation, and most claims are filed by

Cabinets are one of the most visible — and most scrutinized — products in any home. A single misaligned door, a chip in the finish,

Most manufacturers treat field service and warranty management as separate functions. That’s a mistake. They’re two sides of the same operation—and when disconnected, inefficiencies multiply

Customer expectations have changed. They don’t compare you to competitors anymore.They compare you to Amazon. If your warranty process takes weeks—or worse, months—you’re not just

Many manufacturers assume their ERP system is sufficient for warranty management. It’s not. ERP platforms were designed for accounting, inventory, and production — not dynamic

Managing a nationwide or global dealer network is complex. Different submission standards. Different documentation quality. Different turnaround times. Without centralized control, warranty operations become fragmented.

Warranty data is one of the most underutilized assets inside manufacturing organizations. Every claim contains insight: Product weakness Supplier defect Usage pattern Design flaw But

Warranty expenses silently erode manufacturer profits every year. Between fraudulent claims, duplicate reimbursements, inefficient approvals, and recurring product failures, costs compound quickly. The good news?

Not All Warranty Departments Are Equal Some manufacturers struggle with slow claims, rising costs, and unhappy customers. Others close claims faster, spend less, and gain

Growth Shouldn’t Mean Bigger Teams As manufacturers grow, service demand grows with it. But hiring more technicians and coordinators isn’t always feasible—or profitable. The most

Fraud Prevention vs. Customer Trust Warranty fraud is costly—but aggressive prevention can backfire. If customers feel accused or delayed, satisfaction drops fast. The challenge for

ERP Is Powerful—But Not for Everything Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are excellent at managing finance, inventory, and production. But when manufacturers try to force

Digital transformation isn’t a buzzword—it’s a measurable financial strategy.Modern warranty software delivers some of the highest ROI in the manufacturing tech stack. Here’s where the

Your service management system should make you faster, smarter, and more efficient.But for many manufacturers, it does the opposite — quietly draining time, money, and

The manufacturing landscape has changed. Competing on product features isn’t enough anymore. Price wars only go so far. Today, post-sales service is where companies win or lose

Warranty claims are often seen as a nuisance. But they’re actually one of the highest-impact touchpoints in the customer lifecycle. A frustrated customer is never more ready

Warranty claims management is one of the most overlooked drivers of profitability, product quality, and customer satisfaction in manufacturing. Yet most companies still handle claims

Warranty claims aren’t just paperwork. For manufacturers, they represent one of the largest, most overlooked operational cost centers. But because many organizations still treat warranty

For most organizations, post-sales data remains an untapped goldmine. Warranty claims, service logs, and customer feedback hold valuable insights into product quality and operational efficiency.

Modern service operations demand speed, precision, and accountability. Yet many service managers still rely on manual reports and fragmented tools. InsightPro gives managers a single

Third-party service contractors juggle multiple clients, product lines, and warranty policies—often across different systems. Without a unified platform, tracking jobs, claims, and approvals becomes chaotic.

Dealers play a critical role in the manufacturer–customer relationship. Yet outdated, paper-based warranty processes create bottlenecks and frustration. With InsightPro, dealers can digitize their workflows,

Manufacturers managing global dealer networks face rising warranty expenses, delayed claims, and inconsistent service experiences. Manual systems slow teams down and make cost control difficult.

What is Warranty & Field Service Management (FSM) Software? Field service management software (FSM software) helps companies deliver effective onsite service by tracking requests, managing

Picture this: You’re in the operating room lying on the table as a team of surgeons stand gathered around you ready to perform a procedure.

If you’re thinking about moving to the cloud for at least some of your business needs, you’re not alone. A study by Gartner reported that

Most manufacturers consider their warranty management process to be nothing more than a drain on resources and revenue – it is a cost of goods


1. How much do warranty claims cost us? (See “True Cost…”) While this may seem like a no-brainer, it’s amazing how many manufacturers we talk to

When we buy a new car or truck, there are certain things we look for. Most of us have specific items that we consider “must

The Power of Being Proactive “It’s 10% what happens and 90% how you handle it.” We hear this a lot when it comes to customer

Collecting information in the field seems easy: you write down everything and then go back to the office to hand in your paperwork. Someone in

You have some degree of knowledge about your warranty business and you’ve identified at least some of the knowledge you’re missing. To gain that missing