Field service automation software makes it easy to gather data, automate scheduling, monitor inventory, manage teams, and automate workflows—all from a single platform. Automation solutions provide reliable reports to make informed decisions quickly and cut unnecessary costs. Some are also GPS-enabled to track technicians in the field and coordinate teams more efficiently. This article divesRead more
As the world moves towards paperless environmental inspection solutions, stakeholders are continually acknowledging the benefits of these technologies in total process optimization. Digitization enables organizations to meet environmental standards and regulations efficiently and to utilize real-time data collection and analysis through processes like change detection. In this guide, we discuss why existing technologies are ineffectiveRead more
Automation has become indispensable in today’s fast-paced world. Regarding the field service industry, automating processes through technology plays a central role in managing field service operations, including dispatching, scheduling, order management, and more. Automating field service operations The benefits of automation notwithstanding, research shows that more than 52 percent of field service companies still coordinateRead more
Physical assets are necessary players in your organization’s operations. Keep them in good shape, and you’ll reap immense benefits, including a long lifespan, proper utilization, as well as reduced operational costs. But tracking and controlling everything becomes a nightmare if your organization is a behemoth of assets and workforce. That’s where Enterprise Asset Management Software comesRead more
Maintenance management can be challenging, especially without the right technology to support your operations. You have to ensure equipment is running seamlessly, maintenance tasks are performed on time, and the company runs with minimal downtime. Things become even more challenging when you have to accomplish all these needs with a limited budget. This is where theRead more
Staying on top of multiple jobs can be a constant struggle for executives and operational managers. Managing various jobs using spreadsheets, scrawlings on a whiteboard, and filing systems may seem simple at first, but in reality, it is disjointed. The more an organization takes on more projects and increases its workforce, the more ineffective theseRead more
Repetitive yet time-consuming tasks are a part of every field service operation’s daily routine. Whether you’re overseeing the maintenance and repair of your company fleet or providing customer support for an industrial product, there is always something that needs to be done to keep things running smoothly. But what if we told you that youRead more
Field service management (FSM) can be a logistical problem, but this depends on your tools. For example, trying to balance factors such as different orders’ urgency and different field technicians’ locations and specialties using a spreadsheet and telephone can feel like a tough puzzle. However, it is easier and quicker when using field service managementRead more
Organizations use multiple maintenance strategies to ensure the most cost-effective solution for each asset. Sometimes, companies find themselves using reactive maintenance because they’ve experienced equipment failure. Most businesses use preventative maintenance to schedule maintenance before a failure occurs. Some enterprises are also implementing predictive maintenance by deploying sensors and other IoT devices to collect data. TheRead more
Predictive maintenance as an asset management strategy relies on operational data to determine when an asset requires attention. Its goal is to reduce operational disruption because of unplanned maintenance. However, data collection and analysis can also play a role when it comes to environmental, social, and governance or ESG planning. What is ESG? Environmental, social,Read more
