AI job scheduling for trades: assign the right engineer, cut drive time and stop no‑shows
The article outlines how small to mid-sized UK trade teams can automate job scheduling using AI to improve efficiency, reduce no-shows, and optimise routes.
Route Optimisation
Micro-scheduling for one‑van plumbers: cut drive time and add one extra job a day
Micro-scheduling enables one-van plumbers to optimise their daily routes, reducing drive time and allowing for an additional job, enhancing overall efficiency.
Dispatcher playbook for trades: scheduling engineers, priorities, routes and on-the-day swaps
The article outlines essential strategies for effective dispatch and scheduling in service teams, focusing on capacity management, skills gating, and real-time optimisation to enhance efficiency.