Field Service Glossary

Your complete guide to field service management terminology

A

Average Response Time

The average time it takes for a technician to respond to a service request.

B

Billable Hours

Hours worked by technicians that can be charged to customers.

C

Customer Portal

Online interface where customers can view their service history, invoices, and schedule appointments.

D

Dispatch

The process of assigning and sending technicians to service calls.

E

Equipment Tracking

System for monitoring tools, vehicles, and equipment used in field service.

F

Field Service Management (FSM)

Software that helps businesses coordinate field operations, technicians, and customer service.

G

GPS Tracking

Real-time location monitoring of field technicians and vehicles.

I

Invoice

Bill sent to customers for completed services.

J

Job Scheduling

Planning and assigning service jobs to available technicians.

K

KPI (Key Performance Indicator)

Metrics used to measure business performance and success.

M

Mobile Workforce

Technicians who work primarily outside the office, in the field.

R

Route Optimization

Planning the most efficient travel routes for technicians to minimize time and costs.

S

Service Agreement

Contract between service provider and customer outlining terms of ongoing service.

W

Work Order

Document detailing a specific job or task to be completed by a technician.