Field service management: 5 bad practices to abandon in 2020
The beginning of the year is always a time for resolutions. But this year, you’re going to stick to all of them. You’ll get a […]
The beginning of the year is always a time for resolutions. But this year, you’re going to stick to all of them. You’ll get a […]
Scheduling field service activities is a subtle art that must consider a large number of factors. The latest generation of field service management software […]
Managing technician mobility is a challenge for every service company. Unexpected events and emergencies happen all the time, adding complexity that makes schedule creation and […]
Providing services for water management and sanitation systems is a challenging business with a wide range of requirements. Wastewater must be collected and disposed of, […]
Managing service activities in the field can quickly become very complex. As you send more technicians to more customer sites, disjointed communications and cumbersome administration […]
Maintainability or “maintenance by design” takes the requirements of maintenance technicians into account when equipment is being designed to ensure the design is optimized to […]
With global warming, the number of air conditioners is expected to explode. Optimizing air conditioner maintenance has environmental, economic and health benefits. Here’s why. […]
In the after-sales service business, every minute counts. Customer satisfaction is directly proportional to service speed and the customer’s ability to get their business back […]
“Generation Y” is the term we use for those born between 1980 and 2000. This generation has been entering the labor market for a number […]
When different programming interfaces and web services can communicate with one another, you have new opportunities to integrate business systems and software. For example, you […]
In today’s super-competitive economic environment, moving to digital operations is no longer optional for service companies. The era of paperwork and Excel spreadsheets is over. […]
Competition is the biggest threat to every field service provider. The service market is constantly growing, and the number of players in every area of […]
To ensure that field service operations are as responsive and productive as possible, dispatchers must be able to plan the optimal route and schedule for […]
From specifications writing to user training, choosing the right maintenance software is a multifaceted challenge. Tracking maintenance contracts and work orders is serious business. […]
From technician schedules to integration with the enterprise information system, field service management solutions must deliver the capabilities needed to achieve the ultimate goal: Improving […]
In recent years, new technologies have shown great potential to improve management of aftermarket services. With the transition from paper-based operations to digital operations and […]
It’s no secret that business growth is the ultimate goal of every company that offers field services. However, to grow and improve performance, you must […]
For many companies, making sure that field technicians always travel on the most efficient routes seems to be an unsolvable problem. There are just too […]
Today, most service organizations recognize that the right software and paperless processes are key to reducing operating expenses. All it takes is the right technologies […]
In 2018, it’s no longer adequate to manage field service subcontractors with a simple Excel file. To ensure customer satisfaction — the primary goal of […]