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[Infographic] How to address the need for ophthalmic equipment servicing
Did you know that the need for ophthalmic equipment servicing is increasing? As the population ages, ophthalmologists report an increasing prevalence of eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Not only that, lifestyle changes, including increased screen time, are increasing the prevalence of eye diseases such as myopia, dry eye syndrome, and diabetic […]
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Finding Your Capacity Sweet Spot: The best way to work with a third-party
What do you do when you need more capacity than you have to carry out after-sales service tasks? For example, those times when you experience unexpected spikes in demand. Or when you need engineers to deliver after-sales service projects in a tight timeframe. Not to mention having to overcome problems of supply chain issues causing […]
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Why is calibration important? And how to deliver calibration services efficiently
If customers rely on your machinery to deliver high accuracy and consistent performance, you’ll want to include calibration in your after-sales services. Think about this for a moment. Calibration ensures equipment functions within your (the manufacturer’s) specifications, produces consistent results and complies with regulations and industry standards. But here’s the thing: Although calibration is predictable […]
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Key takeaways from 100% Optical 2023
100% Optical 2023, organised in partnership with the Association of Optometrists (AOP), brought together optical professionals from around the world to discuss the latest trends in technology, source the latest eyewear and contact lenses and earn CPD points via a comprehensive educational programme. The three-day event took place between 25th and 27th February at ExCel […]
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Why should break/fix support form part of your equipment maintenance strategy?
It’s a question customers often ask. But the simple fact is this. While predictive sensors and warning systems make machinery more reliable by predicting issues, they cannot physically resolve problems. This is why break/fix support is essential to any service division’s maintenance strategy. In this post, we explain what a comprehensive maintenance strategy includes and […]
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Discover the parallels between marriage & service level agreements
What has marriage got to do with a long-term service level agreement to provide after-sales services in the form of remote support, onsite field engineering visits and repairs? Great, as is the difference between the two contracts; they share striking similarities. Let me explain. For starters, just like a marriage is a legally recognised union […]
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7 Biggest OEM after-sales services challenges and how to solve them
By the time you reach the end of this page, you’ll know exactly how to solve the most common OEM after-sales services challenges Running an OEM after-sales services operation can be challenging if you manufacture high-value and mission-critical products because it requires complex capacity planning. Plus, having a sizeable geographical reach and agility to scale […]
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How apprenticeships and the Career Transition Partnership help Veritek fill the field engineering resource gap
It’s a well-documented problem. How to fill a field engineering skills gap left by: An ageing workforce As the population ages, many experienced field engineers are retiring. New engineers are needed to replace them. Profession with an image problem One of the reasons why young people shy away from careers in field engineering is the […]
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