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In recent years, the trends for field service managers<\/a> in need of a service dispatch software app<\/b> were mainly safety and compliance, first-time fix, and process simplification. Other “high potential” trends followed closely. Some of them concentrated on data as an asset, new pricing patterns, and operating methodology.<\/p>\n

This shows that many of the immediate concerns of field service managers<\/b> are more related to the operational and financial foundations<\/b> of service management. The integration of artificial intelligence and the Internet of things<\/a> is also important, but more like longer-term goals.<\/p>\n

These foundations support the objectives of both areas. And this is regardless of whether you, as a field service manager<\/a>, are more oriented toward the operational delivery of service<\/b> or linked to the commercial growth of service sales. Also, a good, solid service dispatch software application is the perfect ally in both cases.<\/p>\n

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Any field service manager who wants to improve their service delivery<\/b> and spur service revenue growth<\/b> must take into account a series of fundamental components<\/a>, or service essentials. While emerging technology topics like IOT<\/b> and AR<\/b> are significant trends in the development of future strategies, one should always keep the business basics into their mind.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why in this article we\u2019ll cover some of those fundamentals of field service management<\/b>. We\u2019ll go over the foundational pieces on which every field service organization<\/a> should spend time and resources. And we\u2019ll analyze how service dispatch software can help you deal<\/b> with those on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

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Always keep service basics in mind<\/h2>\n

Here at Synchroteam<\/a> we have years of experience in service management. Our service dispatch software application has assisted many field service businesses<\/b> in their transition to the digital age. Despite the fact that no two service companies<\/a> operate exactly the same way, our experience has helped us identify 5 critical areas<\/b> that act as the basic milestones of every field service management system.<\/p>\n

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Service contract and warranty<\/h3>\n

The level of service<\/b> that the client expects from your company is revealed through entitlements. As a result, this covers costs for replacement parts, labor billing rates, possible fines and so on. Contracts and warranties provide guarantees for entitlements<\/b>. A good service dispatch software can help you generate correct entitlements, contracts, and warranties<\/a>. And this contributes to reducing customer complaints, shielding your service margin from leakage, and improving customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n

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Moving to proactive maintenance<\/h3>\n

Field services are becoming more complex<\/b>, thus maintenance strategies<\/a> need to be sustainable. The truth is that reactive maintenance can be pricey<\/b>, sometimes even up to 7 times more expensive than planned maintenance. The latter also has other advantages<\/b>. Your service dispatch software can use asset data to manage maintenance activity. And with this, you can reduce costs, minimize unplanned downtime, and increase the asset’s lifespan.<\/p>\n

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Daily workflows must be simplified<\/h3>\n

Field service businesses like yours require complete standardized workflows<\/b> to ensure uniform data capture, reduce compliance risk, sustain service quality, and guarantee optimal efficiency. Using a modern service dispatch software platform<\/b> allows service businesses to map operations<\/a> like depot maintenance and logistics for full tracking visibility. Besides, you can also automate repetitive, time-consuming service activities, and decrease errors with a standard procedure.<\/p>\n

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Productivity out in the field<\/h3>\n

Field service technician teams require the proper data<\/b> at the right time when they\u2019re out in the field<\/a>. Field engineers have a lot of decisions to make on a daily basis. What’s more, these decisions<\/b> can affect the overall financial health of the field service organization. Service dispatch software provides access to data<\/b> like asset service histories, maintenance guides, parts lists, schematics, entitled services, and more. And with this data field engineers are better equipped to serve the end user at a higher level.<\/p>\n

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Numbers, metrics and KPIs<\/h3>\n

How does a field service company determine when a project has been successful? The answer is obvious: numbers!<\/b> Metrics and KPIs give a clear, consistently defined picture of the productivity and success rate<\/a> of service operations in your field service business. The metrics<\/b> you can measure with service dispatch software are an important baseline KPI to monitor. They lay the groundwork for more complex analytics like contract profitability and cost-to-serve.<\/p>\n

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All of these field service basics are easier to track with the help of service dispatch software such as Synchroteam. Download the free demo today<\/a> and make your field business thrive!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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