Jeffrey Alan Donnelly

US Patent:

20070282704, Dec 6, 2007

Filed:

Jun 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/759133

Inventors:

Rachel Elizabeth DeMaster - Falcon Heights MN, US
Michael John Pickett - Eau Claire WI, US
Jeffrey Dean Donnelly - Woodbury MN, US

Assignee:

G&K SERVICES, INC - MINNETONKA MN

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 26

Abstract:

A route service system and process for industrial applications includes, according to one example embodiment, a computer system having remote hand-held units, and begins with a preview route function which is, according to one example embodiment, completed one to three (3) days prior to service. The route service function summarizes items for a route service representative (RSR) that they may need to be aware of for servicing the route. A service route/supplied entity function leads the RSR through the steps needed to service each supplied entity on their route from start to finish. A check-in/approve route function gives visibility to management at the supply entity following a route's completion to assure proper business controls. According to one example embodiment, following the RSRs completion of a route, visibility of changes on the route are available to management and must be approved.