{"id":1547,"date":"2021-09-24T17:20:16","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T15:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/?p=1547"},"modified":"2021-09-24T17:20:16","modified_gmt":"2021-09-24T15:20:16","slug":"a-day-at-work-with-a-field-service-tech-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/?p=1547","title":{"rendered":"A day at work with a field service tech software"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With a <b>field service tech software<\/b>, everything is a bit easier. A field service management software like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/about.php\">Synchroteam<\/a> is specifically designed to help you handle all sorts of tasks in your day-to-day business.<\/p>\n<p>From job order scheduling to customer management, from inventory tracking to invoicing\u2026 A field service tech software stays <b>right in the middle of your field service business<\/b> and serves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/product-tour.php\">as a control hub<\/a>. It helps with communication, information management and customer support.<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t take our word for granted. I can think of a better way to show you how this kind of software app plays a key role <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/industry-field-service-management.php\">in your daily business operations<\/a>. Let\u2019s revise what would be a <b>standard day at the office<\/b>, and how a field service tech software helps with each step of the way.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/software-app-field-service.jpg\" alt=\"A day at work with a field service tech software\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/software-app-field-service.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/software-app-field-service-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/software-app-field-service-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Managing job orders<\/h2>\n<p>The first step in any job you take in your field service business is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/product-tour-jobs.php\">receiving the work order<\/a>. With a field service tech software you can easily <b>enter the order in the system<\/b>, where it is stored. Plus, you can also create a backup copy for extra precaution.<\/p>\n<p>Once in the system, the order links to <b>any other information<\/b> that\u2019s related to it. For instance, if it comes from a recurring customer, it\u2019ll be added to their history. And it will also share any other important documents: photos, schematics, permits and so on.<\/p>\n<p>In this way, any person in your company can <b>check the relevant information<\/b> regarding a certain work order in a very easy way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Schedule and dispatch<\/h2>\n<p>Once you have a bunch of orders in your hands, it\u2019s time <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/product-tour-plan-dispatch.php\">to schedule them<\/a> and create the week\u2019s plan. Doing this with a field service tech software is <b>especially easy<\/b>. What\u2019s more, Synchroteam\u2019s users can benefit from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/product-tour-plan-dispatch.php#sa\">ScheduleAssist<\/a>. This automatic scheduling tool helps you distribute jobs among technicians taking several factors into account.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the travel distance or the necessary skills to complete the job, the scheduling tool will suggest the <b>best time slot for a new job<\/b>. In this way, you can make sure the jobs are assigned to the most appropriate technicians.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Helping the field technician<\/h2>\n<p>Now that each technician has their own list of jobs, it\u2019s time to hit the road. A top-notch field service tech software will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/product-tour-mapping.php\">suggest the best routes<\/a> to get to each destination, <b>saving time and fuel<\/b>. Also, each technician has their own \u00a0software app for mobile.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/mobile.php\">mobile version<\/a> of a field service management app works as a pocket office for a technician while they\u2019re in the field. <b>No more back-and-forth trips<\/b> between the office and the customer due to forgotten papers. They have access to all the information they need for the job. And can access the customer\u2019s history, and check back with the office regarding any issue. It\u2019s a <b>real time-saver<\/b>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Invoicing the customer<\/h2>\n<p>Something else a field service tech software can help with (well, its mobile version!) is paperwork and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/product-tour-invoicing.php\">invoices<\/a>. Once the job is completed, the technician can <b>generate the necessary documents and collect signatures<\/b> right on the spot. Plus they can also send copies of the invoice to the customer right away, via email, from their mobile device.<\/p>\n<p>This is where the so-called <b>paperless office<\/b> really shows off. A clear demonstration that technology can truly help you do a better job and provide a better service to customers. Not only does it save you time, but it also enables you to collect payment even faster.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Reports and data processing<\/h2>\n<p>Invoicing may be the last step in any standard field service job. But <b>your work doesn\u2019t end here<\/b>, nor does the help of a field service tech software. With all the information stored in your system, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/product-tour-reporting.php\">create all sorts of reports<\/a>. In this way, you\u2019ll be able to use data to analyze your current performance, <b>find improvement areas<\/b> and increase efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Want to count with the help of a professional field service tech software in your day-to-day tasks? Download Synchroteam\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synchroteam.com\/free-trial.php\">free demo<\/a> now!<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Image by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/es-es\/@yankrukov?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Yan Krukov<\/a>\u00a0on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/es-es\/foto\/hombre-oficina-trabajando-mesa-8867431\/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Pexels<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a field service tech software, everything is a bit easier. A field service management software like Synchroteam is specifically designed to help you handle all sorts of tasks in your day-to-day business. From job order scheduling to customer management, from inventory tracking to invoicing\u2026 A field service tech software stays right in the middle [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1548,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[71],"tags":[40,81,93],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A day at work with a field service tech software - Synchroteam.com Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Follow with us a day in any field service business! 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