Abstract: There is provided the automated management service system having a securing device for securing an item necessary for performing a service, a service station for providing the service, and a communication device for communicating information between the securing device and the service station such that the communication device includes a processor for processing and selectively communicating the information. Also provided is a method for managing a service facility by securing an item necessary for a service and communicating to the service facility that the item is secured and communicating only the information necessary for performing the service.