Field Service

For field teams who spend a lot of time in their cars, efficiency is crucial to their success. To combat inefficiency, every field team should be using a multi-stop route planner. You may think that apps like Google Maps and Apple Maps will help you with this type of route planning, and you are right, to an extent. Google lets you add 10 stops to your route, while Apple will allow you to add 15. So why not just use one of those? The problem is that the multi-stop route planner apps from Google and Apple are not optimized to…

G2 currently has 567 different field service apps in its database.  But don’t worry, I don’t think you’re going to need that many tools to do your job effectively! I’ve done the research for you and whittled this large number down to the 7 best field service apps that will allow you and your team to boost productivity and generate more revenue. Keep in mind that you may not need all 7.   For example, some field service teams might need both a mapping software and a GPS fleet tracking tool, while having no need for an inventory management tool. Others…

Finding the quickest path from point A to B can be both a challenge and an inconvenience.  The average American driver spends on average 51 hours a year stuck in traffic, according to the latest report from INRIX.  Good route planning saves both time and money, a fact known by outside sales and field service teams that spend large chunks of their days traveling in their cars. In this article, we dive into strategies for optimal route planning, ensuring you are optimizing your resources on the road and achieving the efficiencies your business deserves.

There are a plethora of cutting-edge systems such as automation tools, artificial intelligence (AI), mobile technology, cloud computing, and more that teams can use for field service optimization. These tools have proven to be indispensable for businesses striving to enhance performance and increase productivity across their field service team. Among all the cutting-edge technologies designed to benefit the field service industry, route planner tools have been one of the most pivotal innovations in the sector. Any service-based organization, regardless of its size or strength, can leverage route planning tools to significantly improve their processes.  In this article, we will explore…