A Guide to Field Service Scheduling & Dispatch Automation

Field service technician scheduling is a constant puzzle—one where the pieces do not always seem to fit together. Efficient scheduling and informative dispatching can make all of the difference in field service businesses. Rather than doing guesswork to arrive at the best possible configurations, scheduling and dispatch automation are available with the latest field service software solutions. The experts at FieldEquip are here to share insight about these features and the benefits they provide. 

Smart Future Assignments

Routine maintenance is like clockwork, which may deceptively seem easy to keep up with. However, when you spread those maintenance routines across dozens of technicians, hundreds of clients, and thousands of machines—the lines can become a little blurry. With automated field service scheduling solutions, technicians can now be automatically assigned to routine preventive maintenance visits months in advance. 

Also, as technicians are wrapping up on a job site, they can schedule the next routine maintenance visit straight from their mobile field service app. Using the latest software capabilities, you can ensure that your technicians never miss a routine visit. Best of all, this feature results in better protection for client equipment and a more reliable cash flow for your business.

Saving Time and Money with Data-Driven Scheduling

As your service visits are scheduled out in advance, your field service software will begin to map these appointments. As new appointments and service needs arise, this software makes it easy to see which technician is going to be in proximity of these sites. You can then select the nearby technician with the skills and clearance. 

The Benefits of Field Service Automated Scheduling

Why should you partner with automated scheduling software? When you make data-driven decisions for your business, it can provide a variety of benefits for you, your customers, and your technicians:

• Less drive time: This informed scheduling provides more direct routes and convenient appointments, meaning less money spent on gas and more time for service visits in a technician’s daily schedule.
• Avoiding conflicts: Scheduling software systems help you avoid over-scheduling personnel or equipment while ensuring these valuable resources are not underutilized.
• Improved service-to-cash cycle: Data-driven appointment scheduling cuts down on errors, delays, and other issues that can interrupt your service-to-cash cycle. 
• Better customer service: Adjacent appointments mean fewer variables in scheduling time and quicker service. This benefit ultimately provides a heightened customer experience that will leave your clients coming back for more and recommending you for new opportunities.
• Easing overhead tasks: Long gone are the days of stressfully piecing together technician schedules to ensure that all appointments are covered by a qualified expert. Automated scheduling software can quickly assess which technicians match the skill level required on the job to the closest available technician—saving you the time, money, and headaches of manual scheduling. 

These scheduling benefits are elevated when partnered with automated dispatching capabilities. Let’s take a closer look at smart dispatching solutions.

Automated Dispatch Designed to Avoid Confusion

Communication is essential in every industry—but it is absolutely vital in field service businesses. When a technician has an assignment, they need an up-to-date address, insight about the client, and information about the job. Poor dispatching processes can lead to job delays, wasted time, and financial losses.

Field service scheduling software is designed to help. Automated dispatching solutions will send technicians all of the information they need straight to their smartphones. Comprehensive insight and immediate delivery set your personnel up for success while eliminating the risks of poor dispatching processes.

Field Service Scheduling and Dispatch Automation Software | FieldEquip

Are you ready to get the power of scheduling and dispatch automation on your side? FieldEquip is the field service software solution that you are looking for. In addition to our scheduling & dispatch features, we provide support in every aspect of the field service industry. This includes intelligent inventory management, smart contracts, invoicing, AI and IoT monitoring, personnel timekeeping, and so much more. You can schedule your free demo to get started today!