The Decisiv SRM Marketplace Glossary
Product / Service / Solution Type Categories
Business/Dealer Management Systems
Companies which offer bundled management information systems created specifically for commercial equipment service providers, including dealers, distributors, and independent service providers. These systems are known as Dealer Management Systems, Dealer Business Systems and Point of Sale Systems.
Consulting and Implementation Services
Consulting and advisory firms dedicated to delivering end-to-end business, management process, and technology solutions.
Contract Maintenance
Companies which deliver or manage maintenance solutions (e.g., full-service leasing or managed maintenance) under a contractual agreement with commercial equipment owners or operators.
Data and Analytics
Companies which inspect, cleanse, transform, model, and present data with the goal of discovering relevant information and influencing decision making.
Diagnostics
Companies offering connected asset technologies and solutions which provide assessments of the overall health of an asset by reading, analyzing, and documenting diagnostic trouble codes and relevant vehicle data (e.g., meter readings and engine operating conditions). The solution could also include suggested additional diagnostic steps or recommended repair plans.
ERP/CRM Systems
Companies which provide integrated software and technology for enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management.
Fleet Management Systems
Companies which deliver integrated software and technology designed to manage fleet operations, asset management, and maintenance management.
Manufacturers: Component Suppliers
Original equipment manufacturers of parts and components supporting the commercial asset industry.
Mobile Service and Repair
Service providers which travel to the location of a disabled asset to perform repairs.
Payment Processing
Companies which manage financial transactions from various channels to facilitate accurate and on-time invoicing (including consolidated billing), payments, and settlements.
Repair Information
Companies which provide information and solutions for various repair needs in the commercial asset industry.
Service Network Provider
Companies which own, operate and sell access to a network of service provider locations (e.g., dealer groups, distributor groups, and independent service locations; could also include a call center for the network).
Service & Repair Operations Labor Time Guides
Companies which provide a library of asset service and repair operations, usually based on asset year, make, and model. The library typically includes a description of what is covered in each operation, as well as industry-accepted labor hours for each operation, based on quantitative or qualitative operations data and analysis.
Telematics
Companies which provide connected asset technology and solutions to collect meter and location data about assets.
Tire Repair, Breakdown & Towing Services
Companies which provide on-location breakdown and tire repair as well as transportation and recovery services for disabled assets. This may include breakdown call centers and access to one or more service networks, including mobile repair.