Abstract: A method for processing work for a third party co-pay system is provided. The invented method will improve workflow through a third party co-pay system by more efficiently utilizing the capacity of the assessor so that the assessor can release more work to downstream departments. A method for processing vehicle repair is similarly provided. The invention further includes a method for tracking a vehicle through the vehicle repair process whereby the location of the vehicle is displayed on monitors located throughout the vehicle repair shop to alert shop personnel of where a vehicle is located and when certain repair activities must be performed on that vehicle. Finally, methods of managing workflow both within an individual department of a vehicle repair shop and throughout the whole vehicle repair shop are provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.