Service is now seen as an important competitive differentiator, and connection is king for field service organizations and customers. Technology advancements like remote connectivity have increased the lifespan of equipment, minimized downtime, and contributed to fewer onsite visits, which have all increased customer satisfaction. The relationship between sales/marketing and service is more important than ever since service is contributing more revenue with extended service contracts.
Over the past 15 years, service has emerged as a huge driver of revenue and customer satisfaction. Customers now choose a piece of equipment based not on specific product attributes, but on the quality of the service that the company can provide, or what level of guarantee they have that the product will be operable. Service technicians who have the most face time with customers also heavily influence their buying habits and satisfaction.
Get an early start on your organization's roadmap to increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and adding value by joining us for the Field Service Virtual Summit on June 7! Whether to communicate information on new products, learn about upcoming innovations, or simply develop and fortify relationships, developing stronger networks with customers is a top priority for field servicers, even across different industries.
*Note: This summit is exclusively for field service industry executives. Solution providers to these organizations and others will not be allowed to attend. Please register with your full company name and your corporate email address or you risk not gaining admittance. WBR reserves the right to not admit registrants based on company type.
Brian Bennett
Director of Service, Canada
PerkinElmer
Randy Rothrock
Former Senior Director, Global Services
Hitachi Vantara
James Crowl
US Country Service Manager
ABB
12:00 pm - 12:05 pm
12:00 pm - 12:05 pm
12:05 pm - 12:40 pm
12:05 pm - 12:40 pm
Michael Blumberg, President, Blumberg Media Advisory Inc.
Danielle Waterworth, VP NA Agriculture Dealer & Customer Support/Global Services and Maintenance Development, CNH Industrial
Anthony Billups, VP of Sales/Market Development, Comfort Systems USA
Customers can be a great source of new ideas. By getting to know your customers on a deeper level and listening to their needs, you can identify new opportunities for service offerings and uncover areas for operational improvement while improving customer satisfaction and increasing customer loyalty. But how do you identify which ideas are must-haves, nice-to-haves, and which sound great but likely won’t work in reality? Join this panel to learn:
12:40 pm - 1:05 pm
12:40 pm - 1:05 pm
Bob De Caux, VP AI and Automation, IFS
Customers are demanding tighter SLAs; business leaders are looking at ways to drive efficiencies and reduce costs and the world is shining the spotlight on your carbon footprint and the impact your business has on our planet.
IFS’ AI-powered Planning and Scheduling Optimization drives efficiencies, lowers costs, improves customer satisfaction, and significantly reduces travel time by ensuring the right engineer is in the right place, at the right time, with the right spare parts and skill to deliver a first-time fix.
Join us as we showcase our industry-leading Planning and Scheduling Optimization and What if Scenario Planning (WISE) software to see it for yourself. Afterward, we will prove to you how our technology can deliver tangible and measurable business value through your company-specific data.
1:05 pm - 1:40 pm
1:05 pm - 1:40 pm
Ian Bardford, Ph.D. Owner, ClearlyApps
Chris Westlake, Director- Service Process and Digital Transformation, Generac
Anthony Billups, VP of Sales/Market Development, Comfort Systems USA
Field service engineers are the face of any organization, representing the company by interacting directly with clients. Ensuring that these engineers are motivated and well-equipped to deliver outstanding service is key to maintaining client satisfaction and building long-term relationships. In this session, we'll explore:
1:40 pm - 2:05 pm
1:40 pm - 2:05 pm
Mike Maggiacomo, Sr. Engineer, Insight
Ganesh Ramakrishnan, Sr. Vice President of North America, FSM Global
Explore the transformative potential of AI in Field Service Management as we engage in an insightful conversation with our customer. Discover how AI revolutionizes scheduling, dispatching, technician management, and governance models. Uncover key IT aspects for successful AI implementation and harness the power of ChatGPT for enhanced field service operations. Join us on this journey of AI-driven transformation in delivering exceptional service experiences and achieving operational excellence.
2:05 pm - 2:35 pm
2:05 pm - 2:35 pm
Michael Blumberg, President, Blumberg Media Advisory Inc.
Sasha Ilyukhin, SVP Customer Service Operations North, Central & South America, Tetra Pak
As its core, sustainability means reducing waste and implementing policies and practices that don’t harm the environment. In a more practical sense, sustainability initiatives present opportunities to reduce inefficiencies in your operations, thereby driving down costs. Sustainability also presents another way to forge stronger relationships with customers. As more and more of your customers go through their own sustainability journeys, aligning your visions will help build goodwill for customer growth and retention. Join this panel discussion to learn about the benefits of transforming your service operation into a more sustainable one, and to discover:
2:35 pm - 2:35 pm
From the largest organizations in manufacturing and residential/commercial services, to small and medium-sized companies, the Field Service Virtual Summit is for organizations who want world-class service and field operations.