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How Should Technology Be Used? (Tony Jobanek and Rob <br /> Brooks) <br /> 1. Don't buy gadgets to buy things <br /> Determining technology needs should be discussed at the operational team being <br /> affected. <br /> 2. New equipment bought, training needed <br /> Currently vehicle specifications include a requirement to include training for the <br /> equipment user and for those who maintain the equipment. Supervisors should <br /> work with their staff to ensure the correct level of training is included in the <br /> specifications when working with Fleet in procuring their vehicles and equipment. <br /> 3. Cross training better integration between sections <br /> Currently the Maintenance worker %2 training program includes cross training <br /> between multiple operational work sections. Individuals interested in learning more <br /> about other sections should work directly with their supervisors to coordinate <br /> possible additional cross training opportunities. <br /> 4. Adding comp (computer ?) in the field assists both field/office <br /> There are currently work teams experimenting with the use of field computers. As <br /> the technology evolves there will be greater opportunities to grow the ability for <br /> team members to track data in the field. <br /> 5. Identify the problem so we can get the correct tech <br /> Operational work units should discuss what they are trying to accomplish through <br /> the use of the technology and work with their supervisor and section manager to <br /> ensure they are getting the correct technology for the work application. <br /> 6. Don't want the solution defining the problem <br /> Determining the technology needs of a work team should include the discussion and <br /> problem identification by those affected by the proposed technological change. <br /> 7. Companies use munci as testing ground <br /> Purchasing first year production vehicles and equipment should be done only with <br /> research and analysis prior to purchase to ensure the vehicle will perform correctly <br /> and will not be subject to an excessive amount of failures or problems. Company <br /> quality- history and warranty support is included in the analysis prior to moving <br /> forward with a purchase of new production model vehicles /equipment. <br /> 8. Embrace new tech, but don't lose ground on big picture <br /> The application of new technology is based on the operational needs of an individual <br /> work team. Discussion related to the impacts to technological changes should take <br /> place at the work team level. <br /> 24 <br />