I thought you were a member of that Nesda group. I understand it is a worn out, and defeated subject on the NesdaNet. Regards, LLW LeRoy Westlund Westlund TV & Electronics 97 North Main " I forgot,..to remember,.. Centerfield, UT 84622-0087 to forget " Ph./Fax 435-528-3822 mailto:LLW@xxxxxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: Jim Myers <jr.myers@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Thursday, May 05, 2005 12:35 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: NSA >This list is the only place I have ever heard of NSA. I have had a few >follow up jobs after someplace called Decision One screwed things up, >another NSA? And I thought they were a mortgage company! Then we have >UPS as a competitor? I have not found any way to verify that but again I >heard it on this list only. >I think "We have seen the enemy and he is US" > > >******************************** >Since 1972 * >Jim Myers * >Telrad Electronics * >Fort Wayne Indiana * >******************************** > > >Jim Myers wrote: >> Maybe change the subject line then? >> >> >> ******************************** >> Since 1972 * >> Jim Myers * >> Telrad Electronics * >> Fort Wayne Indiana * >> ******************************** >> >> >> LeRoy Westlund wrote: >> >>>I have nothing against Keyprestiege. >>>I am trying to effectivly change the subject to NSA. >>>I have no idea if Keyprestiege is tied into the NSA plan, or not. >>> >>>The subject of NSA came up in a prior post, and should not be confused with >>>this subject. My comments are directed at NSA, and those who support that >>>attempt by them, to take all the service business for themslves. >>> >>>Regards, >>>LLW >>> >>>LeRoy Westlund >>>Westlund TV & Electronics >>>97 North Main " I forgot,..to remember,.. >>>Centerfield, UT 84622-0087 to forget " >>>Ph./Fax 435-528-3822 >>>mailto:LLW@xxxxxxxxxx >>> >>>-----Original Message----- >>>From: Jim Myers <jr.myers@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>>To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>Date: Thursday, May 05, 2005 10:56 AM >>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: ServicePower Field Service Solutions Urgent News >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>I think some may have the wrong idea, this is nothing more than an >>>>improvement to the Key Prestige system to work more like Service Bench. >>>>They support the independent service shops by dispatching work to us. >>>>Yes they do schedule the calls but we never go without making personal >>>>contact with the customer and we can reschedule if we need to. We can >>>>also reject the call if we don't want it but they only dispatch a call >>>>to us if it is within a service area defined by us. The rates are still >>>>between the manufacturer or the 3rd party contractor and the servicer. >>>>ServiceBench and KPI streamline the billing process by having one system >>>>for many manufacturers and contract companies as well as steering >>>>service calls to the local service shop best suited to handle the job. >>>>If the customer has no warranty and no extended warranty then they are >>>>free to use any servicer they want. Those shops who opt out of doing >>>>warranty work will not reap the benefits by their own choice. >>>> >>>> >>>>******************************** >>>>Since 1972 * >>>>Jim Myers * >>>>Telrad Electronics * >>>>Fort Wayne Indiana * >>>>******************************** >>>> >>>> >>>>Al L wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>>I agree with everything you said,am doing that, BUT there are people that >>>>>are out to kill the independent for their own selfish benefit,and I won't >>>>>help them do it. I have no trouble competing,with the help of my e >>> >>>friends. >>> >>> >>>>>I also fel we will do well again,after the inefficient,wastful,huge >>> >>>outfits >>> >>> >>>>>are gone,and the sooner the better. >>>>> >>>>>Al Leatherman >>>>>224 RT. 46 >>>>>Mine Hill, NJ 07803 >>>>>973-361-5796 >>>>>WWW.ALS-TV.NET >>>>> >>>>>----- Original Message ----- >>>>>From: "Leonard Caillouet" <lcaillo@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 8:31 AM >>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: ServicePower Field Service Solutions Urgent >>> >>>News >>> >>> >>>>> >>>>>>I am more interested in focusing on things that I can do to be better at >>>>>>what I do and become more efficient and productive than bitching and >>>>>>moaning >>>>>>about the direction of the industry. Find a niche where your skills are >>>>>>useful, then do everything you can to make sure that you have options if >>>>>>things change. >>>>>> >>>>>>Now, isn't this topic more appropriate for the chat list? >>>>>> >>>>>>Leonard Caillouet >>>>>>Electronics World >>>>>>1261 NW 76 Blvd >>>>>>Gainesville, FL 32606 >>>>>>352-332-5608 >>>>>>FAX 352-332-5668 >>>>>> >>>>>>----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>From: "Al L" <alleathe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 8:23 AM >>>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: ServicePower Field Service Solutions Urgent >>> >>>News >>> >>> >>>>>>I am willing to do anything necessary to prevent "National Service" from >>>>>>happening,or at least keep it in check.How about you guys? >>>>>> >>>>>>Al Leatherman >>>>>>224 RT. 46 >>>>>>Mine Hill, NJ 07803 >>>>>>973-361-5796 >>>>>>WWW.ALS-TV.NET >>>>>> >>>>>>----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>From: "William Rayburn" <premtech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 11:50 PM >>>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: ServicePower Field Service Solutions Urgent >>> >>>News >>> >>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>You're safe Perry... for now anyway.. :) >>>>>>> >>>>>>>William H. Rayburn, CET >>>>>>>NESDA Member >>>>>>>Premium Technologies >>>>>>>PO Box 442 >>>>>>>Long Beach, Wa. 98631 >>>>>>>(360) 642-4993 >>>>>>>email: premtech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>>----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>From: "Electric Medic" <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>>Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 5:03 PM >>>>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: ServicePower Field Service Solutions Urgent >>>>>>>News >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Bill: Oh Ok, it just deals with billing, or a different way to file a >>>>>>>Narda >>>>>>>I am not going to worry about it, my wife handles all that headache. I >>>>>>>thought it was some type of national dispatch service like NSA or NEW or >>>>>>>something. I was afraid that the customers would stop calling us and >>> >>>this >>> >>> >>>>>>>ServicePower Field Service would call us or something like that. Sort of >>>>>>>like NEW does now. If it's just checking claims or new way of filing >>> >>>that >>> >>> >>>>>>>won't change my end, just my office. I have enough to worry about and >>>>>>>admin. >>>>>>>work is not one of them. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Perry Bower >>>>>>>Electric Medic >>>>>>>"It's Cheaper to Keep Her" >>>>>>>http://www.electricmedic.com >>>>>>>3850 Washington Road Suite 4C >>>>>>>Martinez, Georgia 30907 >>>>>>>Phone: 706-8MEDIC4 (863-3424) >>>>>>>Phone: 706-863-3474 >>>>>>>Fax: 706-863-2316 >>>>>>>mailto:info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>>>>From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>>[mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of William Rayburn >>>>>>>Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 7:52 PM >>>>>>>To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: ServicePower Field Service Solutions Urgent >>>>>>>News >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Perry, >>>>>>>It allows you to login to the site, like Key Prestige, and get history >>> >>>of >>> >>> >>>>>>>your account, >>>>>>>current dispatches, status of existing payments etc, etc. just like it >>>>>>>explains. Key >>>>>>>Prestige, an after market insurance group, has been using it for some >>>>>>>time >>>>>>>and it works >>>>>>>pretty well. Last four or five repairs they've scheduled me on I used >>> >>>it >>> >>> >>>>>>>to >>>>>>>write out my >>>>>>>billing to them online. I was reluctant due to the learning curve, but >>>>>>>it's >>>>>>>really pretty >>>>>>>simple. >>>>>>>Bill >>>>>>> >>>>>>>William H. Rayburn, CET >>>>>>>NESDA Member >>>>>>>Premium Technologies >>>>>>>PO Box 442 >>>>>>>Long Beach, Wa. 98631 >>>>>>>(360) 642-4993 >>>>>>>email: premtech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>>----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>From: "Electric Medic" <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>>>>Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 3:23 PM >>>>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] ServicePower Field Service Solutions Urgent News >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Anybody know what all this is about? See email below: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Perry Bower >>>>>>>Electric Medic >>>>>>>"It's Cheaper to Keep Her" >>>>>>>http://www.electricmedic.com >>>>>>>3850 Washington Road Suite 4C >>>>>>>Martinez, Georgia 30907 >>>>>>>Phone: 706-8MEDIC4 (863-3424) >>>>>>>Phone: 706-863-3474 >>>>>>>Fax: 706-863-2316 >>>>>>>mailto:info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Hello! >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Several appliance and consumer electronics manufacturers will soon begin >>>>>>>using >>>>>>>ServicePower's Field Service Solutions ("FSS") scheduling and dispatch >>>>>>>software. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>This software enables them to send work orders directly to your company >>>>>>>via >>>>>>>the >>>>>>>web, and ultimately to pay your claims more quickly! >>>>>>> >>>>>>>There is no software or licensing to buy; if you can access the web, you >>>>>>>can >>>>>>>get dispatches from FSS. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>FSS, (formerly Keyprestige, Inc.) will send work directly to you on >>>>>>>behalf >>>>>>>of >>>>>>>these manufacturers, as well as ourselves, soon. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Some of the benefits of the technology FSS offers are: >>>>>>>Standard Job Portal - All OEMs on the FSS system dispatch work via the >>>>>>>FSS >>>>>>>portal. It gives you the power of a singe point of entry for all jobs >>>>>>>from >>>>>>>those OEMs, via a communication method you select. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Consumer Ease of Scheduling - One call gives the customer an appointment >>>>>>>with a >>>>>>>high confidence level they won't be missed. The time you currently spend >>>>>>>scheduling with the consumer is eliminated. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Call Taking Simplification - Call center representatives have a clear, >>> >>>up >>> >>> >>>>>>>to >>>>>>>the minute line of sight to which appointments that you truly have open >>>>>>>and >>>>>>>available. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Servicer Dispatch Management - The chore of trying to "make it all fit" >>>>>>>is >>>>>>>greatly reduced. You tell us how many jobs to book on your behalf, and >>>>>>>when! >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Route Optimization - The artificial intelligence optimizer provides the >>>>>>>most >>>>>>>efficient call routing possible, once all of your calls are handled >>>>>>>through >>>>>>>FSS. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Reduced Turn Around Time on Claims - Claim information is pre-populated >>>>>>>in >>>>>>>the >>>>>>>KeyPrestige ClaimWorks system. There is no need to retype it, therefore, >>>>>>>reducing submission errors and rejections! Just add the parts and labor >>>>>>>details >>>>>>>and press the submit button. Your claim is processed! >>>>>>> >>>>>>>To get this process started, you will receive a test email on Thursday, >>>>>>>05/05/05. Please click on the "ACCEPT" button within the email to ensure >>>>>>>that >>>>>>>you may receive email dispatches from us correctly. You may also log on >>>>>>>to >>>>>>>the >>>>>>>FSS portal, at http://FSS.ServicePower.com, using your KeyPrestige login >>>>>>>ID >>>>>>>and >>>>>>>password to access your dispatches. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>You will begin receiving all of your dispatches via the FSS web portal, >>>>>>>at >>>>>>>http://FSS.ServicePower.com, this summer from several job sources. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>We have set up several training sessions to show you how to retrieve >>> >>>your >>> >>> >>>>>>>online >>>>>>>dispatches. An email will be sent later confirming the time and website >>>>>>>address >>>>>>>of the training sessions. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>Please direct questions to FSShelp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or call >>> >>>866-892-4377, >>> >>> >>>>>>>extension 217. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>--------------------------------------------------------------------- --- >>> >>>-- >>> >>> >>>>>>-- >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>- >>>>>>>This Email List is Public. 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