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Coordinating Sales and Production: An Internal Landscaping Process Outline

Sales Job Intake #

  • Sales team receives landscaping job requests from clients.
  • Sales team documents all relevant details, including scope of work, timeline, and client preferences.
  • Sales team enters job details into a centralized database or project management system.

Sales-Production Meeting #

  • Sales team schedules a meeting with the production manager and crew leaders.
  • During the meeting, the sales team presents the upcoming jobs and provides all the necessary details.
  • Production manager and crew leaders review the job requirements and ask clarifying questions if needed.

Job Assignment #

  • Production manager assesses the workload, availability of crew members, and skill sets required for each job.
  • Production manager assigns crew leaders to specific jobs based on their availability and expertise.
  • Production manager updates the job assignments in the centralized database or project management system.

Crew Leader Briefing #

  • Production manager communicates the job details and requirements to the assigned crew leaders.
  • Crew leaders review the job specifications, including client preferences and any special instructions.
  • Crew leaders discuss logistics, equipment needs, and any potential challenges with the production manager.

Job Execution #

  • Crew leaders coordinate with their respective crews to ensure they understand the job requirements.
  • Crew leaders assign tasks to individual crew members based on their skills and experience.
  • Crew leaders oversee the execution of the job, ensuring quality standards are met and deadlines are adhered to.

Communication and Updates #

  • Crew leaders regularly communicate with the production manager to provide progress updates on each job.
  • Production manager maintains open communication with the sales team to address any changes or issues that arise during job execution.
  • Production manager updates the sales team on the status of ongoing jobs and any potential delays or changes in schedule.

Job Completion and Follow-up #

  • Crew leaders ensure that all tasks are completed to the client’s satisfaction.
  • Crew leaders conduct a final inspection of the completed work to ensure it meets quality standards.
  • Production manager follows up with clients to ensure their satisfaction and address any concerns or additional requests