What does the right to repair movement mean for the field service sector?
Chris Hird, Field Service News, discusses what the emerging right to repair movement will mean for the field service sector
Can customer success be defined in a horizontal industry like the field service sector?
Kris Oldland, Marc Tatarsky and Steve Mason discuss the challenges around defining customer success in a horizontal field such as the field service sector
The pandemic accelerated our adoption of remote-first service, but was not the primary driver
The pandemic accelerated our adoption of remote-first service, but was not the primary driver The #FSN20 is Field Service News’ annual celebration of excellence, innovation and leadership within the global field service sector. One of this year’s members is Senior Consultant, BEU, Konica Minolta. Prior to taking his role in the...
What are the key take-aways from this study into the use of asset data in field service?
What are the key take-aways from this study into the use of asset data in field service? What are the key take-aways from this study into the use of asset data in field service? In a changing world of operations and technology, two key topics dominate the discussions within the field service industry. These …...
Defining Servitization
Defining Servitization Before looking at the question of, is servitization dependent on being OEM owned we discussed what does servitization really mean. By definition it is applying a service to a product in order to create additional value or a new offering to customers. In reality the way servitization is applied can vary...
It is no longer a question of why asset data should be shared across a business but instead it is how?
It is no longer a question of why asset data should be shared across a business but instead it is how? In a changing world of operations and technology, two key topics dominate the discussions within the field service industry. These are servitization and digital transformation and the importance of asset data lies at the …...
The positive correlation between the wider distribution of asset data and improved service delivery
The positive correlation between the wider distribution of asset data and improved service delivery In a changing world of operations and technology, two key topics dominate the discussions within the field service industry. These are servitization and digital transformation and the importance of asset data lies at the heart of each of...
All business units in an organisation need to pull together to deliver advanced services
All business units in an organisation need to pull together to deliver advanced services In a changing world of operations and technology, two key topics dominate the discussions within the field service industry. These are servitization and digital transformation and the importance of asset data lies at the heart of each of these two...
Think Tank Sessions: Is Servitization Dependent on Being OEM Owned?
Think Tank Sessions: Is Servitization Dependent on Being OEM Owned? Whilst servitization frequently appears, in the context of whole-life support (and revenue), to be an integrated arm of the manufacturer (eg Mercedes Trucks), the reality is that Mercedes dealers, although badged, are not Mercedes Benz. Servitization in such a scenario...
Why are so many field service companies still not joining the dots between asset data and spare parts logistics?
Why are so many field service companies still not joining the dots between asset data and spare parts logistics? In a changing world of operations and technology, two key topics dominate the discussions within the field service industry. These are servitization and digital transformation and the importance of asset data lies at the heart...