Field Focus
If the journey to field service excellence were an event, it would resemble more of a marathon than a sprint. But as Field Focus host Mike Pandl pointed out, it’s an effort well worth undertaking, and many great benefits can result from this journey. Two expert solutions consultants from MSI Data joined the conversation…
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How to Have a Successful Career in the Field Services Industry
On this episode of Field Focus, a podcast by MSI Data, host Mike Pandl, Vice President of Marketing of MSI Data, talked with Jay McFadyen, Chief Services Officer at Fairbanks Morse Defense and President at Fairbanks Morse. The duo spoke about field service leadership from a career perspective, the skills required to be successful, career…
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What Does the Field Technician of 2025 Look Like?
In the past 10 to 15 years, there’s been an explosion of technology innovations devoted to driving technician productivity. Bartos said there is a significant focus on the revenue aspect of field service teams. “[Technicians] are high-value technical experts on any field staff. The technicians we work with frequently are fixing major problems on major…
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Field Focus: Field Service Innovation at the Edge
For most field service organizations, the edge is their front line and the face of the business. After all, the mobile technicians that make up the edge are the ones that go out to customers and help solve their problems. Because these people are so essential to the success of a field service organization, it’s…
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Field Focus: How Businesses Benefit from Field Service Maturity Models
It’s hard to argue against the fact that technology has allowed us to improve our society in crucial, measurable ways. However, there are times that technology can be a burden, especially when we aren’t prepared to use it properly. In fact, many field service companies witness this firsthand when they implement too many software solutions…
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The People Business: Aligning Company Outreach With Gen Z Values
In this episode of The AppleOne Show’s The People Business series, host Brett Howroyd delves into the evolving dynamics between companies and Generation Z with insightful discussions from Jenna Brown, Kalista Driggs, Shania Griffin, and Grace Okafor. As winners of the summer Intern to Dream project, these interns bring a fresh perspective on what it…
Winning the Battle Against Resistance with Steven Pressfield
In this episode of “Tuesdays with Morrisey,” we are joined by one of the most influential writers of our time, Steven Pressfield, most recently the author of The Daily Pressfield. Known as many writer’s favorite writer, Pressfield’s work has inspired creatives across various disciplines, from authors to entrepreneurs. His best-known book, The War of…
The Power of Strategic Partnerships: Hammer Down with Sourcifi CEO Tim Perkins
After four years of supply chain disruptions triggered by COVID-19, natural disasters and geopolitical tensions, businesses are finally returning their focus to supply chain cost management. Sourcifi, a company specializing in cost savings, is at the forefront of this shift. But how can companies leverage strategic relationships and cost-saving technologies to thrive in today’s…
Moving Beyond Just Weathering the Storms: Enhancing Grid Reliability and Resilience
With climate change driving more frequent and severe weather events, the strain on our electric grids has never been greater. In 2023 alone, severe storms, heat waves, and winter freezes left millions without power, costing billions in economic damage and putting lives at risk. And in 2022, an average American experienced 16% more grid…