AI might be the most talked-about term in field service currently. Yet, organizations are still finding it challenging to apply it effectively and meaningfully. The 2024 Voice of the Field Service Engineer’s survey indicates that the frontline workforce is keen and prepared to adopt AI, and the 2024 Service Leader’s Agenda survey identifies AI as
This is our fourth and final blog post in the IFS series, where we explore the Market Guide for Mobile Workforce Management (MWM) Software for Utilities (published by Gartner in May 2022). We end with a deep dive into the composable utility. Gartner notes this as a key finding in the guide, illustrating how composability and the
1. Risk Context Understanding the context behind project risks is essential before communicating them to stakeholders. Always begin by thoroughly assessing the risk, considering its potential impact and likelihood. This analysis will give you the foundation to explain risks in a way that is relevant to stakeholders’ interests. When you discuss risks, frame them within
When it comes to selecting enterprise software, you can make some general assumptions about what most companies want to achieve: The selection process is a chance to apply a rigorous and disciplined evaluation of functional business requirements to ensure the ongoing success of the business. Factors such as cost, standard industry functionality and the ability to
Many companies in the energy industry are diversifying from a major reliance on oil and gas revenue and embracing the journey to net zero—more specifically, this means a focus on renewable opportunities. This requires them to adopt an agile mindset and ensure that their enterprise software solutions are flexible and can support these new business models
1. Assess Skills When delegating tasks within an ERP project, first assess the skills and competencies of your team members. It’s vital to match the complexity of the task with the individual’s expertise to avoid overburdening someone with a task they are not equipped to handle. Ensure that the person responsible has a solid understanding
In this latest blog, IFS, Global Industry Director – Construction and Engineering (C&E), Chris Knight shares his thoughts on the fast-approaching IFS Unleashed event and why construction and engineering companies should book their place for the event of the year. Since the launch of IFS Cloud, there has been a strong focus on adding industry-specific
Today, with the introduction of low-code development solutions, it has changed the way in which companies and developers work. Low code platforms have made it easier to provide solutions to problems without the need for thousands of lines of code and without the need for a high understanding of technologies. In 2014, Forrester explained the
1. Set Boundaries Establishing firm boundaries is crucial for ERP professionals. Define your work hours and stick to them as much as possible. Communicate these times to your colleagues and clients to manage expectations. When you’re off the clock, resist the urge to check work emails or messages. This separation allows your mind to rest
The commercial aerospace sector has experienced modest but steady growth since mid-2020, as demand for air travel began to recover from the pandemic, while facing some major hurdles—from supply chain shortages to a lack of skilled workers. A report by Boeing projected that the aviation industry may need an additional 620,000+ maintenance technicians over the next
