MACD orders in telecom describe any order for a move, an add, a change, or a disconnection of services. Often referred to as provisioning activity, MACDs are a vital component of telecom expense management (TEM) and a key facet of telecom inventory management.
The Challenge of MACD Orders in Telecom
When opening and closing branches at speed, enterprises can struggle to keep track of their telecom services. Not only is it difficult to keep on top of the influx of carrier service invoices, but, to add to the confusion, activities such as telecom contract management, telecom inventory management, and telecom expense management services frequently occur in silos. This often leads to mistakes – allowing overcharges to go undetected – and results in companies paying for unused services.
In enterprise communications networks, in particular, the inventory of services in effect and the technology deployed are constantly changing: wireless services can move on a daily basis, fixed lines are added as new branches open, changes occur when scaling up and down resources, and the closing of a branch results in disconnects.
In retail especially – where individual stores open and close, sales are seasonal, and end-user turnover is swift – the inability to track provisioning activities effectively can result in a mountain of paperwork.
To avoid overspending and to generate cost savings, companies must keep telecoms inventory accurate.
The Value of Tracking MACD Orders in Telecom
Tracking and recording MACD orders in telecom provides a clear, up-to-date snapshot of the environment across an enterprise, reducing telecoms expense inaccuracies.
It also provides enterprises with the necessary insight to compare services with invoices and ensure it only pays for the services it uses.
Additionally, tracking MACD orders in telecom and updating telecom inventories not only reduces costs when integrated with a full telecom expense management solution, it also helps an enterprise better align its infrastructure management and generate ongoing cost savings year on year.
Why Choose MACD Managed Services?
Telecom environments are notoriously complex. Today’s enterprises are managing fixed telecoms and IT infrastructure, mobile devices, and, increasingly, employee-owned devices as part of BYOD solutions, across numerous branch locations.
Add to this the negotiation of services and contracts and invoice management and, suddenly, keeping track of all provisioning activities becomes a very time-consuming task.
Today, businesses can invest in MACD-managed services, which effectively updates inventory management, and provides millions of dollars worth of cost-saving and infrastructure optimization benefits without a management headache.
The Benefits of MACD Managed Services:
- Increased visibility of your telecom environment
- Greater accuracy of invoices and services
- Cost optimization opportunities
MACD Technology and Telecom Expense Management
With MACD managed services, enterprises can benefit from a comprehensive service that tracks, manages, and reports on all fixed and mobile telecoms assets for improved infrastructure management and significant cost-savings.
Topics: TEM
