Field Service East 2024

August 13 - 15, 2024

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, FL

Eric Porter

VP of Centralized Services Ricoh

Eric Porter is a Green Belt and ITIL certified Vice President of Centralized Services at Ricoh. He has over 20 years of experience working in Service Delivery. This includes managing global service desks and operations across multiple functions including but not limited to Field/Infrastructure Services, Digital Workplace services, and Software/Hardware support. Leveraging best practices in process engineering, KCS and ITIL based methodologies (Change/Problem/Incident Management etc.), he has helped enhance customer experience while implementing improvements resulting in higher operating income and increased top line revenue.  His business acumen is augmented by prior experience running his own business as well as employment in the fields of psychology, finance, and IT. He is driven by the need to continuously sense and adapt to disruptions and changes in customer needs where people, process, and technology meet.

Day 1: Deep-Dive Workshop Day August 13th, 2024

10:05 AM CASE STUDY Leveraging Field Service Through AI, Automation and Remote Connectivity

In an era where operational efficiency and customer satisfaction are paramount, the integration of AI, automation, and remote connectivity is revolutionizing how organizations deliver field services. This discussion will provide attendees with invaluable insights into leveraging these technologies to optimize workflows, enhance service quality, and stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry.

Key discussion points include:

  •  Data-driven decision making
  • Leveraging NLP/LLM based Chatbots to improve employee and customer experience
  • Impact of LLMs on shift-left methodology (efficiency in service delivery)
  • Governance: Using a human feedback loop with LLM to support KCS (Knowledge Centered Service)
  • The role of automation in Field Service
  • Enhancing workforce efficiency
  • Realizing predictive maintenance
  • Empowering mobile workforce
  • Improving first-time fix rates

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Eric.

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