Larry Boroff, director of automation systems engineering with FORTE, outlines the fundamentals behind balancing the need for flexibility, efficiency, technology and cost control.
A drive for cost savings and energy efficiency has brought a wave of new players and capabilities into the commercial building automation market. Rather than competing directly with the giants of the established building automation system (BAS) market, these new entrants are bringing additional managed data services to help drive greater efficiency.
A true Control Tower isn't something you purchase from a software vendor-it's something you build, and it requires a careful combination of the right people, processes, and technologies.
Done properly, supply chain segmentation can significantly increase customer service and satisfaction levels, while at the same time increasing operational efficiency and profitability.