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Understanding service appointments
A service appointment is the time scheduled for a field agent to visit the customer's location to provide a specific service. It typically involves a task or set of tasks, such as repairs, installations, or maintenance. Service appointments are generated based on customer preference or predefined maintenance plans. By effectively managing service appointments, companies can optimize their workforce and deliver high-quality service.
Schedule services that stretch over multiple days
Schedule service appointments that last multiple days in one go on Zoho FSM. We understand that not all services are just a day of work. As Zoho FSM caters to various industries in field service, we offer the flexibility to create appointments that span multiple days. You can also view these appointments on the Dispatch Console across your chosen time frame.
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Assign service appointments to multiple resources
Efficiently schedule multiple field agents for a single service to speed up job completion. When a service requires more than one technician, you can choose multiple available agents and designate a lead. Zoho FSM also allows you to schedule a Crew for jobs that need a skilled group of resources.
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Automate recurring service appointments
Regular maintenance and inspections help prevent equipment failures and extend asset lifespan. Zoho FSM allows you to easily set up recurring service appointments to keep maintenance activities running smoothly. Create appointment templates and automate scheduling for daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly intervals to include maintenance activities seamlessly into your schedules.
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