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- Who performs equipment repairs under
the Maintenance Value Plan (MVP) extended service
programs?
- While you can achieve more efficient
use of your resources at a lower overall cost
by utilizing qualified and cost-effective Service
Partners, our clients may choose vendors with
whom they have an existing relationship. By using
our Service Partners you will achieve preferred
pricing, priority response times and the highest
quality of equipment repairs. In order to meet
the full range of your maintenance needs, service
providers often include in-house technical staff,
independent service organizations and original
equipment manufacturers.
- Vendors
suggest that I will be placed on the bottom of their
repair response list if I don't hold a service contract.
Will I still be able to get service?
- While Original Equipment Manufacturers
(OEMs) may imply a necessity for longer response
times for non-contract customers, this seldom proves
to be the case. OEMs have a vested interest in keeping
their equipment operating in a reliable manner.
While vendors are required to respond to service
contract customers as indicated by their contract
terms and conditions, these guaranteed response
times usually mean additional cost. Should service
issues not be resolved, replacing the vendor is
always an option. Our Technical Services staff can
locate alternate vendors and part sources 24/7 through
the MVP Service Partners network.
- How is The
Maintenance Value Plan able to guarantee our maintenance
and repair costs?
- The Maintenance Value Plan groups
the covered equipment into one budget for each client.
By covering equipment from many clients in many
industries, Maintenance Value Plan gains the benefit of spreading
the maintenance risk across a wide equipment population.
- What repairs
have to be approved in advance?
- MVP does not require pre-approval but we do suggest you notify us
whenever you expect a repair or replacement to exceed $10,000. In most cases, repair costs can be greatly reduced
by researching parts sources, and in some cases,
selecting an alternate vendor. The MVP technical
support staff is available 24/7 to assist you with
this process. Typically, you will receive your search
results within an hour. In the case of an
emergency situation, you may proceed with needed
repairs and notify us as soon as practicable.
- Is preventive
maintenance included in the Maintenance Value Plan
program?
- Yes, MVP provides coverage
for repairs and preventive maintenance (PM) on covered
equipment. PMs are scheduled according to manufacturer
recommendations, the particular use of the equipment
and other engineering guidelines. You are able to access your company's
Equipment Preventive Maintenance Schedule through our web-based reports.
This schedule lists the specific PM frequency for each covered device and tracks
all completed, due and overdue events.
- In what
ways can the Maintenance Value Plan assist me in controlling
my maintenance repair costs?
- TheIn addition,
Maintenance Value Plan tracks all repairs in order to monitor their cost
efficiency. We analyze this data in order to identify any charges exceeding the
industry average, and provide this data to you. The Maintenance Value Plan also
provides recommendations on replacing equipment due to increased failure rates
or the inability to access service and parts support.
- Does MVP provide any services for my
uncovered equipment?
- Maintenance Value Plan can provide vendor payment, maintenance
tracking and other performance monitoring for unscheduled equipment. These
services are performed to the same standards as those for covered equipment.
Cost varies according to the payment and reporting options selected and the
number of devices serviced.
- What do
I need to provide to Maintenance Value Plan in order
to submit a claim?
- Maintenance Value Plan requires
a copy of one of the following:
- A vendor Field Service Report AND a vendor
Invoice
- An in-house work order for a completed repair
- When do
claims have to be submitted, and when does Maintenance
Value Plan process the claim?
- The Field Service Report must be
submitted within 60 days of the repair or scheduled
maintenance event. The invoice will need to be submitted
within 90 days of the repair. The claim will be
processed within one week of receipt date.
- What happens
if claims exceed the total program cost?
- The Maintenance Value Plan reimburses
the client for all covered losses over their program
costs according to the terms and conditions of the
Service Agreement.
- What is
not covered under the Maintenance Value Plan program?
- Maintenance Value Plan excludes
coverage that is provided by other policy types
such as property and auto. Consumable items (i.e.
paper, lamps, toner, drums etc.), software, equipment
upgrades and obsolete items are not
covered.
- How will
the Maintenance Value Plan program be implemented
at my company?
- A team of Maintenance Value
Plan professionals will work closely with your staff
in order to understand your company’s organization
and procedures. This team will provide training
to your key staff and will optimize your policies
and procedures to the needs of the organization.
- Are there
any additional services available from the Maintenance
Value Plan?
- Maintenance Value Plan provides
a wide array of consulting services that range from
equipment replacement planning to comprehensive
reviews of technical support services. Each service
is presented as a proposal after the scope and goals
of the engagement are defined.
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