ServiceMax

servicemax.com
Field Service Management
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Asset-Centric Field Service Management

How to Replace ServiceMax

Overview

ServiceMax is a cloud-based field service management platform that optimizes technician productivity, streamlines workflows for operational efficiency, and maximizes equipment uptime. It enables service teams across industries to implement proactive maintenance strategies, efficient service delivery and execution, and generate valuable data insights through a unified suite of software.

Features

22 features across 16 categories

AI/Machine Learning(1)

Optimization EngineAI

An intelligent engine that generates optimal schedules in real time, aligning with business goals like cost efficiency, service levels, and travel times while matching the right technician to each job

Analytics(1)

Performance Analytics

Provide data-driven insights into service performance metrics like technician productivity, resolution times, cost to serve, and service profitability to enable continuous improvement

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Asset Management(1)

Installed Base and Asset Lifecycle Management

Track asset health, maintenance history, and service interventions throughout their lifespans to enable proactive maintenance, efficient change orders and recalls, and optimized performance

Automation(2)

Automate and Streamline Workflows

Automate repetitive tasks like data entry, job routing, and status updates. Deploy workflows and advanced checklists and forms to standardize service processes and ensure accurate data capture

Entitlements Engine

A fully automated rules-based engine that keeps crucial contracts and warranty data accurate, available everywhere, and visible to all parties throughout the service delivery cycle

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Cloud/Infrastructure(1)

Cloud and Mobile-First Architecture

First cloud-only field service management provider with modern mobile capabilities, dedicated to helping transform the industry with innovative experiences

Contract Management(1)

Contracts, Warranties, and Entitlements Management

Streamline contract creation, amendment, and renewal processes. Ensure clear visibility into SLAs and customer commitments on every work order

Also in: Maxio, Mitratech, Coupa

Customer Engagement(1)

Customer Self-Service and Engagement

Provide tools for proactive customer communication, enabling them to track service progress, schedule appointments, and view their asset data

Integrations(2)

Integration with Existing Systems

Integrate with existing enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM) for a unified view of customer data, service history, and resource allocation

Salesforce Integration

Built as an application on the Salesforce platform, seamlessly integrates with both the CRM and Service Cloud and delivers secure access 24/7/365 on any device

Also in: ReadMe, Hugging Face, Setmore

IoT(1)

IoT Integration

Integration with IoT platforms like ThingWorx to provide IoT data for remote support engineers to investigate issues more effectively and enable predictive maintenance

Maintenance Management(1)

Preventive Maintenance

Enable customers to shift from reactive, break/fix service models toward more preventive, proactive, and predictive maintenance strategies

Mobile(1)

Mobile-First Tools for Technicians

Equip technicians with a user-friendly mobile app for streamlined workflows, access to work orders, customer info, service procedures, checklists, and forms that work seamlessly online or offline

Remote Support(4)

Augmented Reality Tools

Augmented reality capabilities for remote service delivery to reduce truck rolls and expedite resolution times

Chat Functionality

Chat capabilities for remote service support to enable communication and reduce truck rolls

Remote Service

Enable remote support engineers with IoT data and service history to investigate issues effectively. Provide service remotely through video conferencing, augmented reality tools, or chat functionalities

Video Conferencing

Video conferencing functionality for remote service support to reduce truck rolls and expediting resolution times

Scheduling(2)

Optimize Scheduling and DispatchAI

Optimize technician schedules based on location, skills, real-time availability, route optimization, and job requirements to ensure efficient resource allocation and timely service delivery

Service Board

Comprehensive tools to improve technician utilization, service efficiency, and customer experience with dispatch and scheduling capabilities

Security(1)

Enterprise-Grade Security

Ensures robust security on the Salesforce platform with up-to-date Transport Layer Security (TLS) for authentication and encryption with unique organization identifiers for precise access control

Work Management(1)

Work Execution Management

Manage the entire service lifecycle from work order scheduling and dispatch to task execution, completion reporting, and invoicing

Workflow Management(1)

Service Flow Engine

A unique business workflow engine that ensures progression of service delivery processes consistently from office to field, while adapting to evolving business needs through flexible configuration

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for ServiceMax. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a ServiceMax alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 22 features.

Buy ServiceMax

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying ServiceMax saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 22 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations

ERP SystemsSalesforce CRMSalesforce Service CloudThingWorx