Bingo! Utility Companies Get It — iPad + Technicians = WIN
Utility companies are an industry with substantial field services work forces and many of them are realizing the power of an iPad empowered mobile field workforce.
Mobile intuitive, always-on devices such as the iPad then appeared, taking mobile workforce productivity and effectiveness to a new level. These devices benefit the team in the field, and, when a tool complements a complete construction software solution, it also enables the back office staff to get information quicker, reduce data entry, increase collaboration, and provide more information to management for quicker decision making.
The primary reason the iPad has been so successful for utility companies is that Apple designed it to be easy for a computer novice to operate and sophisticated enough to provide instant access to business critical software applications-whether the user is at a jobsite, in their truck, at home or at the office.
Project managers reap many benefits from real-time data access. In place of large, bulky project binders, project managers now have all relevant project data on their iPads to properly manage projects, track scheduling and timelines, and forecast accurately.
The management team, which often travels from one jobsite to the next and works nights and weekends, has access to real-time, accurate information and reports-regardless of where they are. This ability to access up-to-date data on specific projects or company financials provides more insight into their business and quickly alerts them to areas that need attention. An iPad minimizes disconnect between management and field crews, and provides data access to help hone their business strategy, improve cash flow control, and keep financials in the black with accurate return on investment (ROI).
Empowering the mobile workforce is critical to customer satisfaction, staying informed in real-time and maximizing profit opportunities. Leveraging tools such as the iPad and software are ways utility companies can revolutionize managing projects while they minimize risks, stay on schedule and maximize profitability.
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Your geotechnical/construction materials testing firm can realize the same efficiency benefits with Q-Scribe + iPad empowered engineering technicians. See “Mobilizing the Workforce With the iPad” as published by UtilityProducts.com.
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