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.
What do the technical specs in rugged devices actually mean
Ben Baum, Durabook, discusses the meanings of some of the often confusing technical specifications of rugged devices.
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?
5 Ways Tech Can Improve Your Organization’s Efficiency in a Recession
Aquant shares 5 ways tech can improve their organization’s efficiency during a recession. Download the e-book, available at Field Service News
The Importance of Empowering Field Service Technicians With Always Ready Tools
Ben Baum, Durabook explains why field service companies need to make sure that the devices provided to their technicians are fit-for-purpose and allow them to work to their fullest potential.
Unhappy Field Techs? The Right Tools Will Improve Their Satisfaction and Your Aftermarket Profitability
Sarang Sambare, Senior Director of Industry Solutions at Syncron, shares some tips to keep field service technicians happy and engaged and improve your aftermarket profitability.
Investing in the Right Tech Can Reduce the Impact of an Economic Downturn
Track KPIs differently. Get deeper insights into every aspect of your service business in Aquant’s latest report ‘5 KPIs Service Leaders need to Measure in 2022’
Why Total Cost of Ownership is about far more than just the life-cycle of a device
Ben Baum, Durabook explains how the case of Total Cost of Ownership has evolved beyond the lifecycle of the devices and includes productivity of our field techs
Field service engineers are becoming an increasingly scarce resource
While embracing new technologies such as AR and AI to drive productivity is desirable, the reality is that in the shadow of a very real ageing workforce crisis, doing so may be a matter of survival for many field service organisations…
Gain Deeper Service Insights With These Three Data Entry Best Practices
Get the most out of your service data by using these three actionable steps to encourage accurate data entry and create a data-driven field service culture.
