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Taking Field Service Mobile With Micro Apps
This equipment dealer has replaced paper work orders with micro apps integrated directly with its ERP.  Continue Reading..
There's Nothing Artificial About Artificial Intelligence
Is AI ready for field service prime time?  Continue Reading..
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The Key To Customer Satisfaction: Meeting Customers Where They Are
On page 6 we delve into an in-depth interview with Jamie Smith, the CIO of ServiceMaster, about the company’s quest to maximize the customer experience. The initial part of this process was what Smith calls “customer journey mapping.” As ServiceMaster conducted this mapping, it learned that the wishes and demands of customers are not uniform. To maximize customer satisfaction, Smith explains that you have to be willing and able...  Continue Reading..
Go Paperless And Go Forward
The costs of using paper are higher than you think.  Continue Reading..
How To Benchmark For Success In 2018
Is your service certifiable?  Continue Reading..
Drones Expand Digital Transformation Efforts
The use of mobile apps is saving this aquaculture operation hundreds of hours of data entry per year.  Continue Reading..
Q&A: Insider Advice On Maintaining A Tenured Field Service Workforce
Publisher/Editor In Chief Sarah Nicastro talks one-on-one with Bob Latvis, regional VP of field operations at Cox Communications, on keeping techs happy.  Continue Reading..
ServiceMaster's Digital Transformation
Customer-focused digital transformation leads to double-digit NPS gains.  Continue Reading..
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4 Digital Transformation Trends To Watch In 2018
Softvision is a digital services company that provides digital innovation strategy, design, and execution for some of the world’s leading global brands. The company employs more than 2,500 professionals in eight countries and works with companies like Estee Lauder, Groupon,  Microsoft, Macy’s, Mozilla, Lululemon, and Neiman Marcus. Softvision’s CEO, Andres Angelani, co-authored the book “The Never-Ending Digital...  Continue Reading..
Using Benchmarking And Best Practices To Deliver Best-In-Class Service
“Best-in-class” customer service and support is what all services organizations strive to achieve. However, many experts suggest that attaining best-in-class status in all aspects of customer service is – well – impossible. Even the very best customer service-focused organizations typically have one or more areas where they are not able to provide best-in-class customer support. However, whether a best-in-class...  Continue Reading..

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