Equipment Maintenance Services Program Overview
Introduction to the Equipment Maintenance Services Program by Specialty Underwriters, offering departments potential hard-dollar savings of 17-35% off current annual maintenance coverage costs. The program, called TELESERVE, aims to reduce administrative expenses related to order processing and invoice payments to suppliers. Participating departments can access comprehensive outsourced maintenance services while maintaining existing service provider relationships. A variety of equipment types, from laboratory/research to office machines, are eligible for the program, providing potential cost savings and efficiencies.
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Specialty Underwriters Equipment Maintenance Service (EMS) December 9, 2015 Slide 1
Introduction to Equipment Maintenance Service December 9, 2015 Slide 2
Introduction Procurement Services, in conjunction the Payables and Disbursements Section of the Controller s Office, is implementing a new Equipment Maintenance Services Program that promises departments a hard dollar savings of approximately 17-35% percent off the cost of their current annual maintenance coverage. December 9, 2015 Slide 3
Introduction In addition, the program promises to reduce the administrative costs of processing orders and paying invoices to the host of suppliers currently providing the university with maintenance and repair services. December 9, 2015 Slide 4
Introduction This program, called TELESERVE, is available to departments under a contract with Specialty Underwriters, an affiliate of CNA Insurance Companies. December 9, 2015 Slide 5
Introduction TELESERVE is a form of comprehensive outsourced maintenance services with savings and efficiencies that can exceed those of both traditional approaches to equipment maintenance and equipment maintenance insurance with conventional claims processing. December 9, 2015 Slide 6
Introduction Under the program, participating departments can continue to receive maintenance support from the same service providers they now use. December 9, 2015 Slide 7
Introduction A wide range of equipment is eligible for the program, including laboratory/research, communications, data processing, production/processing, and security equipment. Office and business machines that are typically covered by annual maintenance contracts are also eligible. December 9, 2015 Slide 8
Introduction Representative list of equipment: Cardiology/Stress Test/ICU, CCU, EKG Communication Equipment Data Processing Equipment Facilities Equipment Function Labs/Respiratory Therapy General Equipment Laboratory Equipment Mail Equipment Office Equipment Security/Alarm Equipment Surgery Equipment December 9, 2015 Slide 9
Introduction In addition, if you would like to pursue other service supplier choices, Specialty Underwriters can assist you with your search. As always, the choice of service suppliers is yours. December 9, 2015 Slide 10
Introduction Participation in the program is voluntary. Equipment can be added or removed at any time on a prorated basis. December 9, 2015 Slide 11
Introduction To learn more about the program, or obtaining forms, visit https://www.su-group.com/landingpage_fsu.aspx or contact Karen Gibson, Associate Director of Procurement Services at 644-6850 or kgibson@fsu.edu December 9, 2015 Slide 12
TELESERVE Features TELESERVE - An outstanding program that assumes the daily burden of managing equipment maintenance. December 9, 2015 Slide 13
TELESERVE Features Maintains continuity with current supplier relationships Assures a guaranteed annual budget Provides asset management controls December 9, 2015 Slide 14
Program Highlights Significant hard dollar cost savings Administrative relief and savings through supplier payment process Extended Coverages (refer to Agreement): 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week Service; Weekends and Holidays Ability to use your same service providers or choose new ones Access to extensive database for supplier and equipment information December 9, 2015 Slide 15
TELESERVE Services Tagging - Specialty Underwriters assigns unique numbers to equipment for tracking repairs Work Order Process - Specialty Underwriters issues purchase order, dispatch service suppliers and manages the repair process December 9, 2015 Slide 16
TELESERVE Services Supplier Pay Process - Specialty Underwriters reviews invoices for accuracy and pays the service supplier. Report Process - Specialty Underwriters provides reports to help manage and control equipment maintenance. December 9, 2015 Slide 17
TELESERVE Services Efficiency Conversion Process - Making an informed decision to convert selected maintenance contracts to a time-and materials basis provides an alternative that generates cost savings with guaranteed budgets... December 9, 2015 Slide 18
TELESERVE Services Multiple service contracts to one insured contract Repetitive contact with numerous service suppliers to a single contact coordinating current service providers December 9, 2015 Slide 19
TELESERVE Benefits Management Control - Provides the ability to control your inventory. Operational Efficiency - Provides a cost effective payment process. December 9, 2015 Slide 20
TELESERVE Benefits Hard Dollar Savings - with a guaranteed budget. Depending on the mix of equipment, savings typically range from 10% - 30% below current equipment maintenance contracts. December 9, 2015 Slide 21
How Does it Work? 1. Equipment requires repair or preventive maintenance service. 2. The equipment users contact the Toll-Free Dispatch Center. 3. The Dispatch Center calls the Customer's service supplier. December 9, 2015 Slide 22
Who to Contact? December 9, 2015 Slide 23
