Bradley Rhoton is the Marketing Manager for the Servigistics Business Unit at PTC. He leads and organizes the Servigistics client affinity group organizations and facilitates best practice sharing and knowledge transfer between PTC, PTC clients and industry thought leaders. For 13 years he has worked closely with Servigistics clients to help capture their service program accomplishments and share their success stories.
In the dynamic world of service parts planning applications, Servigistics' Customer Advisory Group has once again proven its mettle, emerging as a distinguished, high-value, and industry-leading organization. This recognition comes hot on the heels of the group being acknowledged in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Service Parts Planning Applications. The recent meeting hosted at Southwest Airlines headquarters in Dallas, Texas, served as a testament to the positive energy, enthusiasm, and passion for service parts optimization that permeates the Servigistics community.
Celebrating success
The Servigistics Customer Advisory Group meeting was an assembly of industry leaders, clients, partners, and guests converging to celebrate and share their success stories, vision, and strategies. Noteworthy organizations such as Kubota, Doosan Bobcat, the United States Coast Guard, Honeywell Aerospace, and the host Southwest Airlines took center stage. These industry giants shared winning strategies, best practices, lessons learned, and outlined their priorities for continued success in the realm of service parts planning. It’s remarkable to note that more than half of the 22 organizations in attendance have been Servigistics clients for more than 15 years, with four surpassing 23 years. That’s a testament to each client’s commitment to success and Servigistics’ adaptability and depth of functionality to meet evolving business objectives in fast-changing market conditions.
State of the business
Servigistics leadership provided a comprehensive report on the successful state of the business unit, highlighting key achievements and milestones. Product and Research & Development (R&D) leaders presented a powerful roadmap strategy, setting the stage for the future of service parts optimization. The vision for further enrichment was underscored with the introduction of new and expanded AI-powered capabilities, promising enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in service supply chain management.
Interactive roundtables
A key feature of the Servigistics Customer Advisory Group meeting was the series of interactive roundtables. These sessions facilitated knowledge sharing, problem-solving, and idea generation among participants, encouraging open dialogue to address complex service supply chain challenges. The collaborative atmosphere allowed for the exchange of insights and experiences, fostering a sense of community and collective growth.
As the Servigistics Customer Advisory Group meeting at Southwest Airlines headquarters drew to a close, it was evident that the leaders, clients, and partners associated with Servigistics are uniquely advantaged. The wealth of experience made available through these meetings serves as a valuable resource, propelling the entire community toward continuous improvement and innovation. The success of this gathering not only reinforces Servigistics' position as an industry leader but also highlights the strength of collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the service parts planning ecosystem. The future looks promising as Servigistics continues to pave the way for service supply chain management excellence.
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