Service Management
PART I: Service Management Foundations
Session 1: Introduction to Service Management
Course Code: SVC-01
Goal: Understand the role and strategic value of the Service Module within the CUBE platform, and how it supports a connected, efficient, and data-driven service operation.
Session Overview
Duration: 1 Hour
Format: Instructor-led (Microsoft Teams or in-person)
Level: Introductory
Resources Provided:
- Service Module Overview PDF.
- Service Management Lifecycle Diagram.
- Sample Work Order & Contract Templates.
- Service Dashboard Quick Reference
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and scope of the CUBE Service Module.
- Identify how service management integrates with other CUBE tools (estimating, billing, assets, Q-Bic)
- Understand the service lifecycle and key stakeholder responsibilities
- Recognize and describe core components of the service platform
- Begin navigating the service dashboard and identifying where work begins
Session Agenda
1.1 Overview of CUBE’s Integrated Service Ecosystem
- Introduction to the Service Module as part of the broader CUBE platform
- How service ties into project management, estimating, billing, and reporting
- Real-world outcomes enabled by integration:
- Reduced response times
- Centralized customer history
- Faster work order execution
- Full-service-to-invoice tracking
- Tour of the Service Dashboard interface
1.2 The Value of Centralized, Data-Driven Service Management
- Challenges of disconnected or manual service workflows
- Benefits of using CUBE for service:
- Visibility across teams
- Historical tracking of service events
- Centralized documentation
- Field technician access and updates
- Leveraging data for preventive maintenance and customer recommendations
1.3 Introduction to the Service Lifecycle & Stakeholder Roles
- Understanding the lifecycle of a service request:
- Initiation → Dispatch → Completion → Billing → Follow-up
- Overview of stakeholder roles:
- Dispatcher / Coordinator
- Field Technician
- Service Manager
- Billing / Admin
- Client / Site Contact
- Connecting the lifecycle to modules and reporting outputs
1.4 Key Components of the CUBE Service Module
Participants will be introduced to the following elements:
- Work Orders:
- Task assignments, technician tracking, job notes, and attachments
- Service Sites:
- Location-based service history, assigned assets, and documents
- Assets:
- Tracked equipment, maintenance history, install details
- Contracts:
- Preventive maintenance agreements, coverage terms, billing schedules
- Reports:
- Service summaries, technician performance, and asset health
- Maps:
- Location visualization and route optimization
- Q-Bic (Quick Booking Interface):
- Calendar-based service scheduling and drag-and-drop dispatching
- Estimating (Service Proposals):
- Quick quotes linked to service tasks
- Billing:
- Time, material, and flat-rate billing tied to contracts or one-time jobs
- Recommendations:
- Technician-driven or system-generated suggestions for upgrades or follow-up work
Hands-On Preview (Optional if time allows)
Participants may observe or explore:
- Navigating the Service Dashboard
- Opening a sample work order
- Viewing an asset linked to a service site
- Locating a job on the service map
Post-Session Action Items
To reinforce the session, participants are encouraged to:
- Review their existing service structure or CRM and compare it to CUBE’s service model
- Identify internal stakeholder roles that align with the service lifecycle
- Bookmark key modules in the CUBE interface for quick access
Prepare for deeper configuration topics in future sessions (workflows, contracts, reporting)
Note: When scheduling, make sure to include this session code: SVC-01.
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