To capture an Asset Number using a barcode scanner, the field type should be 'Text'. This type of field can store the alphanumeric data that barcodes represent. 'Date', 'Formula', and 'Barcode' are not suitable for this purpose, as 'Date' is specifically for dates, 'Formula' calculates values based on other fields and cannot capture input, and 'Barcode' is not a field type offered by most systems.
The Salesforce mobile app is designed to allow users, including partners, to update various Salesforce records while on the go, including Work Order records. The mobile app includes the necessary functionalities for updating records without needing access to Service Appointments or Service Resources. Thus, a Partner user can update the Work Order record from a mobile device using the Salesforce mobile app.
To reduce the mean-time-to-service, Universal Containers should focus on optimizing the scheduling policy to ensure that appointments are assigned efficiently and appropriately, considering factors such as travel time and technician availability. Dispatching needs to be streamlined to allocate the right resources to the right tasks promptly. Efficient scheduling overall can reduce downtime between service appointments and maximize resource utilization. While a knowledge base is important for providing information, it does not directly impact the immediate scheduling and dispatching processes that are crucial for reducing service time. Customer entitlements are also important but do not have a direct impact on the mean-time-to-service.