Going Paperless for Enhanced Field Service Operations and Maximum Paperwork Efficiency

Boost your cashflow: 5 ways paperwork delays billing. Learn how to solve these issues for smoother financial operations.

Paperwork inefficiency plagues many field service businesses, representing a significant hindrance characterized by time-consuming, error-prone manual processes that often involve outdated data entry, storage, and retrieval methods. These inefficiencies impede prompt and effective service delivery and escalate operational costs—a burden businesses and clients share.  In real-world scenarios, technicians might arrive on-site without essential customer history […]

The Sooner You Track These 3 Service Department KPIs The Better

A chart showing 5 KPIs for tracking service department performance. Monitoring these metrics leads to better results.

Success can be measured in a variety of ways. There are always metrics you can string together to make yourself look good, but consistently measuring relevant key performance indicators will give you an honest perspective on how well your service department is performing.

A Comprehensive Guide on Heavy Equipment Inspections

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Equipment inspections are one of those routine tasks that are easy to overlook, but they are critical. Conducting proper aerial work platform inspections enables operators, mechanics and fleet managers to better maintain their fleet and confidently deploy assets knowing they are safe for use.

Customer Liability: Early Drop-Off Best Practices

Customer liability early-off-off best practices: A guide to minimizing risks and protecting customers' interests.

Rental Management Magazine recently published an article by James Waite, a business lawyer with over 20 years experience in the equipment rental industry. The article “Dropping off equipment at a job site” addressed the following…

Maximizing Uptime: The Strategic Value of Equipment Preventative Maintenance

Preventive maintenance: ensuring equipment and systems are in good working order through regular upkeep.

In asset management, it’s essential to recognize equipment preventative maintenance not as a mere line-item expense but as a strategic investment that yields dividends over time. By fully grasping this concept, organizations can shift their perspective and see maintenance as critical to operational success. Preventative maintenance is the cornerstone for sustaining performance and reliability, effectively […]

Strategies for Successful Heavy Equipment Technician Recruitment

A man in a hard hat stands before construction equipment at a worksite.

Heavy equipment manufacturing is experiencing its fair share of dynamic shifts and transformative trends. As technology advances and infrastructural demands escalate, this sector sees machinery’s complexity and sophistication surge, significantly affecting workforce demands. Today’s manufacturers seek talent that can keep pace with innovations such as automation, electrification, and connectivity, reshaping the manufacturing landscape and driving […]

How to Ensure Fleet Management Excellence with Post-Return Maintenance

A skid steer loader with a "dead" and "alive" sign on it, indicating its operational status

Equipment dealerships and rental businesses need to meticulously maintain their fleets to ensure an uninterrupted flow of business prosperity. Understanding the basics of fleet management and inspection is not merely a matter of routine but a fundamental bedrock that ensures operational resilience and reliability.  This practice is about staying in compliance with regulatory standards, safeguarding […]