For Business Process & Applications Professionals (Length: 11 pages)

March 11, 2009

Possible Field Service Boon Despite Recession

Four Trends To Stay On Top Of To Be Successful In 2009

by Elisse Gaynor, Sharyn Leaver

with Meghan Donnelly


Executive Summary (This is a document excerpt)

Trailing a year's worth of economic challenges for businesses and consumers alike, the recession has hit — hard. While many undoubtedly look to curb spending and get the most from assets already in hand, field service organizations will be in the spotlight. To make the most out of this diamond opportunity in the rough, field service organizations must stay abreast of how business levers are being manipulated in this economy and jump on the dominant trends in 2009 that will further stratify the success of leading and lagging field service organizations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

NOTES & RESOURCES 

itemA Down Economy Presents Unexpected Possibilities In Field Services

itemEconomic Conditions Elevate Some Field Service Management Business Drivers . . .

item. . . And Downplay Others

itemThe Field Service Technology Space Increases Its Utility

itemIn 2009, Four Trends Will Dominate The Field Service Manager's Agenda

recommendations

itemKnow Your Workers, Clients, And Readiness To Realize Your Opportunity

WHAT IT MEANS

itemThe Gap Between High And Low Performers Widens

We reviewed Forrester's most recent research on changing consumer behaviors and field service solutions trends and practices. We also gathered information through client inquiries, field service vendor briefings, industry analysts, and the media.

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Analyst: Sharyn Leaver
Technology: Customer Relationship Management, Economy, Enterprise Mobility, Mobile Software & Platforms, Packaged Applications, Recession
Geography: Asia Pacific, Europe, North America

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