The Glossary System provides powerful templates and automation tools for rapidly entering:
•labor descriptions
•service procedures
•parts packages
•maintenance operations
into workorders and estimates.
It is one of the most important workflow acceleration systems within MLS 2026 and is specifically designed to make:
•estimate writing
•invoice preparation
•repetitive service entry
both:
👉 faster
and
👉 more accurate.
Labor Glossaries
The:
👉 Labor Glossary System
stores detailed labor descriptions using:
👉 searchable glossary codes.
These descriptions are organized using:
•vehicle or product systems
•service categories
•specific service operations
making it easy for even inexperienced service writers to quickly locate the proper repair or maintenance procedure.
Labor Glossaries may contain:
•detailed repair descriptions
•pricing information
•labor units
•recommendations
•service procedures
Once inserted onto a workorder:
👉 the text may be fully edited and customized
for the specific customer and repair situation.
⚠️ Changes made on the workorder affect ONLY that workorder.
The original glossary template remains unchanged for future use.
This provides the advantages of:
•standardized templates
combined with
•complete flexibility
during actual service writing.
Parts Pick Lists
The:
👉 Parts Pick List System
allows groups of inventory parts to be added to a workorder using:
👉 a single code.
Pick Lists are typically built around:
•specific services
•vehicle applications
•repetitive repairs
•maintenance procedures
Each Pick List may contain:
👉 large groups of inventory parts
associated with:
•a specific repair
•maintenance interval
•service package
When selected:
👉 all parts are automatically added to the workorder.
This:
•reduces typing
•improves consistency
•reduces missed parts
•speeds estimate creation
significantly.
Kits
The:
👉 Kit System
combines:
•up to six Parts Pick Lists
and
•up to six Labor Glossaries
under:
👉 one master Kit code.
Entering a single Kit code automatically inserts:
•all associated parts
•all labor operations
•all service descriptions
onto the workorder.
Kits are especially valuable for:
•scheduled maintenance
•repetitive repair procedures
•package services
•fleet maintenance
•factory service intervals
Why The Glossary System Is Important
Effective use of the Glossary System can make:
👉 estimate writing incredibly fast and accurate.
The system helps businesses:
•standardize service procedures
•improve customer communication
•simplify employee training
•reduce repetitive typing
•improve estimate consistency
•speed workorder creation
while tightly integrating:
•labor
•inventory
•pricing
•workorders
•reporting
•accounting
throughout MLS 2026.
For many businesses:
👉 the Glossary System becomes one of the most heavily used productivity tools in the entire management system.
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