Field notes

The AED 2026 Technician Gap Is a Dealer Problem First

The headline numbers are stark: estimated demand for AED-certified service technicians will outpace supply by roughly 40 % before the end of 2026. Every equipment dealer and service-board operator we'…

Parts Margin Is Quietly Reshaping Dealer Service Boards

For most of the last decade, dealer service revenue followed a simple rule: billable hours. A technician's clock started the moment they arrived on site, and the parts that ride along with the work or…