{"id":1295,"date":"2019-08-23T11:10:05","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T09:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/?p=1295"},"modified":"2019-08-23T11:10:05","modified_gmt":"2019-08-23T09:10:05","slug":"field-service-management-the-4-main-pillars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/?p=1295","title":{"rendered":"Field service management: the 4 main pillars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>field service management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like in any other modern industry, there\u2019s a growing demand for efficiency, accuracy and outstanding customer service. This means, of course, that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/free-trial.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">field service software like Synchroteam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must keep up with the times and pack new features with each new version that meet those demands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we\u2019re moving in the last quarter of 2019, it\u2019s a good idea to review the <\/span><b>main trends in the industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/industry-maintenance.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">field service management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> needs to be in sync with those. A greater ability to go mobile and a more open structure to work with other systems and protocols are just some of these features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/field-service.jpg\" alt=\"Field service management: the 4 main pillars\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/field-service.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/field-service-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/field-service-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of data analysis and reports<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is becoming more and more important in any kind of business, as it is precisely information what enables you to make the best decisions for your company. This is why any field service management software that\u2019s worth considering should have some sort of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/product-tour-reporting.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data analysis tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> built into its system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having the right data about their business allows managers <\/span><b>to make informed decisions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and trace the proper way to grow and evolve. The deeper the information, the better guidance for the company: from the cost of fuel in field trips to monthly company revenue, all types of analytics must be taken into consideration before applying any kind of change to the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make field service management software customizable<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every company is different, with <\/span><b>its own characteristics and needs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The same applies to the field service industry, so they need their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/product-tour-customize.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">field service management software to be totally customizable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because one size sometimes doesn\u2019t fit all!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Being able to customize the software you use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means you can integrate it with other accounting systems, go mobile and move around when you need to, or even change the look and feel of the interface <\/span><b>to suit your taste<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A customizable software solution will definitely adapt better to your business, addressing your needs and giving you more options when you need to expand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The need to work with third-party teams and tools<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your company grows, and grows, and grows even more\u2026 maybe it\u2019s time for you to start thinking about expanding &#8211; either adding new services, or even going national and serving other parts of the country. <\/span><b>But wait, how much is that going to cost you?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/electrician.jpg\" alt=\"Field service management: the 4 main pillars\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/electrician.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/electrician-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/electrician-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good field service management system software can help expand your company without the extra expenses of hiring more full-time service field technicians. Built-in tools like mobile apps and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/api.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">integration with third-party services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make it <\/span><b>easier to get subcontractors and freelancers on board<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This feature enables you to take your business into new lands without spending too much, at least at the beginning, and thus start an easier, less risky expansion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less paper, more mobility<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the current trend towards <\/span><b>going green<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, paper-based tasks are quickly becoming a thing of the past. No matter which field industry they belong to, companies are <\/span><b>switching to digital solutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and enjoying all of their advantages: records don\u2019t take up office space, they\u2019re easy to backup, and all the information can be accessed anytime, anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/mobile.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobility in field service management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means field service technicians can complete work orders or even create invoices right on the spot, directly from their mobile phones. It also helps the company keep a <\/span><b>more exhaustive control over stock<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and order pieces as becomes necessary. Finally, it enables you to have a <\/span><b>highly detailed view of every aspect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your company &#8211; from orders processed each day to time spent by workers on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/free-trial.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synchroteam free demo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and jump on track with these current field service management trends!<\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In field service management, like in any other modern industry, there\u2019s a growing demand for efficiency, accuracy and outstanding customer service. This means, of course, that field service software like Synchroteam must keep up with the times and pack new features with each new version that meet those demands. 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