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THE AMAZING AMAZON DRONES: PART TWO: DOUBTS, REGULATIONS AND POSSIBILITIES…

Dec 27, 2013 • FeaturesAmazonFuture of FIeld ServicedeliverydronesParts Pricing and Logistics

In the part one of this two-part feature we looked at the launch of Amazon Prime Air and whether Amazon’s announcement heralded a revolutionary new delivery method which could change field service as we know it, or if it was little more than a PR...

Connected vehicle plots a route to the future

Dec 24, 2013 • FeaturesFleet Technologyconnected vehiclefleet technologytomtom

Technology has long been a key driver for innovation and change in business. Regardless of size or industry, the pace of technological change is a major factor in the ability of businesses to evolve, meet increasing customer demands and maintain a...

THE AMAZING AMAZON DRONES: PART ONE: PR STUNT OR FIELD SERVICE REVOLUTION?

Dec 22, 2013 • FeaturesAmazonFuture of FIeld ServicedeliverydronesParts Pricing and Logistics

At the beginning of this month Amazon caused a global sensation when they announced their intentions to launch a new service Amazon Prime Air.

The Big Data challenge: Leveraging analytics to make better business decisions and enhance field service performance

Dec 19, 2013 • FeaturesManagementFuture of FIeld ServiceMark Forrestbig datatrimble fsm

Big Data is a buzz word making its rounds across a variety of industries and the field service sector is no exception. Gartner defines Big Data as high-volume, high-velocity and high-variety information assets that demand cost-effective, innovative...

On the move and on the front line - mobile workforce technology in utilities

Dec 16, 2013 • FeaturesHardwaremotion computingian daviestablet pcutilities

Against a pan-European backdrop of regulatory change, increased consumer awareness of price and choice and concerns over energy security, the utility sector is facing many challenges and opportunities over the next decade.  Motion Computing's Ian...

Take control of your…work

Dec 13, 2013 • FeaturesManagementtake controlTrimbleManaging the Mobile Workforce

Manage the unexpected out of the mobile work day

With customer expectations at an all-time high in an increasingly competitive marketplace, the pressure for field service businesses to deliver best-in-class performance has never been higher....

Resource: Strategies for Growth’s field service management benchmarking report 2013

Dec 10, 2013 • FeaturesManagementresourcesWhite Papers & eBooksBenchmarking ReportBill PollockService for Growth

Strategies for Growth's Bill Pollock.

Ouch! Getting the profit/cost centre call wrong in your service business.

Dec 06, 2013 • FeaturesManagementcost centre to profit centremanagementmanufacturingNick Frankservice businessService Delivery

It can make or break your service business growth strategy, yet it’s surprising how many service leaders do not appreciate the impact a separate service P&L can have on changing the mind-set of their people.

Case Study: XDP customers seeing the benefits of improved data capture technology

Dec 04, 2013 • FeaturesHardwareData CaptureXDPCase Studiesdelivery companiesimage capturesignature capturespirit

Overview:

The use of powerful mobile data capture devices and software can make a huge difference to delivery companies and their customers, particularly if the devices offer facilities such as image and signature capture. These can be used to...

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