Can asset data help us become more sustainable?
Can asset data help us become more sustainable? Kris Oldland, Editor-in-Chief, Field Service News is joined by Amit Jain, Chief Product...
What are the barriers for designing for serviceability?
We tackle a contentious issue unearthed in the FSN Research project that we were discussing: Why aren’t all organisations using connectivity in their new product development?
Do we still have a supply chain hangover after the pandemic?
We focus on the impact the pandemic and subsequent lock-downs had on the global supply chain and ask if there are things we can do today to be prepared for such situations returning in the future.
Defining what effective use of data means
We discuss whether it is possible to define what effective use of data means
Is a lack of trust in data holding us back?
We explore whether it is a lack of trust in data that is holding us back from truly being able to leverage and unlock the powerful insight we could have within our asset data
The importance of the on-site service call in an increasingly digital world
We hear from Rob Ballantyne as he reflects on how the in-person customer touch point that the on-site field service visit offers is now more important than ever.
Are Digital Transformation Initiatives Stalling?
When the conversation within field service turns to the value of asset data, invariably, we talk about digital transformation projects. However, the reality is that the overwhelming majority of such projects appear to be taking longer than anticipated and, at worst, failing.
Is the experience of pressure in the field key to what makes a great remote service specialist?
Martin McLean outlines how the experience of working in the high pressure environment on-site with the customer is a critical part of what makes an effective remote service engineer.
Can we train remote technicians if they have never worked within a field role?
Martin McLean reflects on whether it is possible to train remote technicians to solve customer issues as effectively as those who have a previous background working in field service.
Do we want our most experienced technicians in the field or remote service specialists?
Martin McLean draws on his experience as a technician both in the field and now as a remote service specialist to reflect on a critical question – where do we place our most experienced technicians?
