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Dataforma
Dataforma
Dataforma Roofing Software was originally designed for roofing contractors, but it is now utilized by other construction trades, including electrical, plumbing and HVAC. It is a web-based business management system that helps cont...Read more about Dataforma
Service Pro
Service Pro
With MSI Data’s Service Pro, field service companies can grow their business by replacing manual processes with an all-in-one, cloud-based field service management software power tool. Service Pro is purpose-built for companies th...Read more about Service Pro
FORM OpX
FORM OpX
FORM OpX is a field service solution that provides tools that aim to optimize the workflow involved in traditional field service operations. Based on a variety of responses, the system triggers events that are situationally approp...Read more about FORM OpX
Smart Service
Smart Service
The Smart Service mobile app syncs with QuickBooks, allowing users to create and manage customer accounts, schedules, and invoices. In addition, the mobile Smart Service system expands QuickBooks with work order management, routi...Read more about Smart Service
BigWave
BigWave
BigWave is cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) solution for maintenance and field service project teams struggling to manage daily operations with manual procedures and spreadsheets. The software is mobile compatibl...Read more about BigWave
Jobber
Jobber
Jobber is a cloud-based field service management software solution that allows small and midsize service businesses to manage field staff, provide customer support, and expand business operations either through a mobile app or a d...Read more about Jobber
mHelpDesk
mHelpDesk
mHelpDesk is a field service solution that helps customers automate everything from first customer contact to getting paid. This includes customer management, quoting, dispatching, invoicing, billing and reporting. mHelpDesk ...Read more about mHelpDesk
BiznusSoft Field Service
BiznusSoft Field Service
BiznusSoft Field Service is a cloud-based solution designed to help businesses manage and control their operational cycle. Key features include account management, quotation and contract management, work order management, scheduli...Read more about BiznusSoft Field Service
FieldAware
FieldAware
FieldAware is a field management solution developed to manage every facet of the service delivery process. It allows users to manage service requests, scheduling, dispatching, customer relationships, invoicing and reporting, strea...Read more about FieldAware
ServiceMax
ServiceMax
ServiceMax is a cloud-based field service management solution delivering an integrated suite of applications for managing employees and customers. It is suitable for growing and small-scale businesses across various industries inc...Read more about ServiceMax
PestPac
PestPac
PestPac, a WorkWave software, is a web-based field service management solution, offering unique, features to improve productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction. PestPac is a scalable solution that can serve single tech...Read more about PestPac
ScheduFlow
ScheduFlow
ScheduFlow by Duoserve is a hybrid appointment scheduling solution that helps users create, view and edit schedules in real-time. The solution allows users to set up customized calendar view that helps them to compare days' activi...Read more about ScheduFlow
Kickserv
Kickserv
Kickserv is a cloud-based field service management solution that provides small businesses, tools and functionalities, which help them to manage leads, estimates, team's schedules, jobs, invoices and payments. Kickserv can be ta...Read more about Kickserv
WorkWave Service
WorkWave Service
WorkWave Service is a cloud-based field service solution. It offers mobile and desktop applications to connect field workers to the office to provide visibility into what’s happening in the field. The mobile applications allow fie...Read more about WorkWave Service
GoCanvas
GoCanvas
GoCanvas is a cloud-based mobile business management system suitable for field service companies, including electrical, HVAC, pest control and plumbing. The solution is designed to work on any smartphone or tablet and can also be ...Read more about GoCanvas
IFS Field Service Management
IFS Field Service Management
IFS Field Service Management (FSM) offers tools that cover the entire service lifecycle. The solution is available on-premise or in the cloud, and it can be configured to meet the needs of organizations in a number of field servic...Read more about IFS Field Service Management
ServicePower
ServicePower
ServicePower is an on-premise and cloud-based field Service solution. It’s suitable for businesses of all sizes and across different industry verticals such as HVAC, IT, transportation, service and more. Key features include work ...Read more about ServicePower
Astea Alliance
Astea Alliance
Astea Alliance Enterprise is an end-to-end field service management (FSM) and mobility platform that provides large and enterprise service companies with functionality to support the full service lifecycle, from the initial custom...Read more about Astea Alliance
Mi-Corporation Mobile Inspection
Mi-Corporation Mobile Inspection
Mi-Inspections is a hybrid solution that provides businesses electronic forms that helps them to streamline customer data collection process. It caters to businesses in industries that include Energy, Agriculture, Transportation, ...Read more about Mi-Corporation Mobile Inspection
ServMan
ServMan
ServMan by Cube Six is an on-premise enterprise management and accounting solution designed for businesses in the field service industry. ServMan has been used by industries including electrical, plumbing, Construction, IT Service...Read more about ServMan
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Last Updated: November 22, 2022The mobile workforce wave is peaking, and by 2020, more than 105 million Americans will use mobile devices for work. Since most employees already have a smartphone, organizations are wise to allow workers to use the tools they’re most comfortable and productive with.
In addition, according to Field Technologies, using mobile devices to perform field service delivers some compelling benefits, including:
- More tasks completed per worker
- Increased revenue contribution per worker
- Fewer visits per service request
- Reduced logistics costs
Whether you dispatch technicians to repair HVAC units or maids to clean facilities, a mobile-enabled workforce helps companies save time and money with minimal hassle to implement.
This guide will help field service organizations learn how mobile apps can streamline their operations. We’ll cover:
What Is a Field Service Mobile App?
Benefits of Field Service Apps
Important Features to Consider
Field Service BuyerView Report
Market Trends to Understand
What Is a Field Service Mobile App?
A mobile field service app offers the functionality of a desktop-based system anywhere. It gives managers and technicians real-time information to make smarter decisions from the field.
Map view on the HouseCall Pro mobile app
Field service workers can retrieve, edit and close out work orders as they arrive, eliminating the time needed to drive between an office and a job site.
The benefits are also passed on to customers, as mobile apps can remind technicians to arrive within the appointment window, instead of leaving customers waiting. In addition, managers can view the location of each worker, then assign new work orders to the technician closest to the jobsite.
Mobile work order apps can also integrate with other technology, such as maintenance, inventory or customer support management software, rounding out available functionality on-the-go.
Benefits of Field Service Apps
A mobile app eliminates the need for paperwork and streamlines work order management. Below are some key mobile app benefits and how they help:
- Native app capabilities. Native apps take advantage of a device's camera and GPS capabilities, so workers can snap photos or location data while at the worksite and add it to a customer’s or asset’s profile. GPS data also gives managers the ability to track workers as they move through daily tasks.
- Real-time data. Web-enabled mobile devices allow users to quickly access important information they need when performing jobs, reducing time taken to search for paper documents.
- Offline access. Most mobile apps continue to function offline, even if internet connectivity is spotty or nonexistent. Workers never have to worry about losing access to critical data while in the field.
- Collaboration tools. When work orders are modified, or when managers need to relay important information to technicians quickly, they can send messages through the mobile app instantly.
Important Features to Consider
Field service systems offer a variety of features, some of which help organizations take full advantage of mobile capabilities. Below are some key applications companies should evaluate before making a software investment:
Field Service Mobile Application Features
| Job timers | Getting the job done within the appropriate time frame is important, and having data on exactly how long common tasks take is critical. Many field service systems with mobile functionality also include the ability to time each task by activating a timer when starting. Over time, managers can gather data about common jobs to avoid bottlenecks. |
| Inventory management | For industries that use an inventory of parts to repair machines or other materials, such as contractors, computer repair personnel, painters or cleaners, having inventory counts on hand makes management simpler. Many systems can display materials needed directly on work orders; technicians can change inventory numbers in the app, so counts are updated in real-time. |
| Mobile checkout or invoicing | Get paid immediately after the task is done. Most apps include an invoicing feature users can edit on the fly then email directly to the customer. Some systems offer the ability to accept signatures or payment on the spot. |
| Reporting | As workers travel from job to job, mobile apps can collect information about routes, labor hours, parts used and more. Managers can generate reports on data such as revenue, which employees are taking too long to complete common tasks or which parts are used most often. The more data you collect and analyze, the more easily you can identify areas for improvement. |
| Integrations with accounting systems | You may not want to completely switch how you track costs and revenues, so some systems offer integrations with popular accounting platforms such as Sage or QuickBooks. Most systems at least allow you to import accounting information to keep all important data in one place. |
Field Service BuyerView Report
Software Advice regularly interacts with field service software buyers looking to automate their processes. We’ve analyzed these interactions to find out which features buyers are seeking, and we’ve found that about a quarter of buyers require mobile access.
Furthermore, the top reason field service professionals are looking for new software is to increase organization and efficiency; a work order app deployed to all field workers can deliver time savings and increase the number of completed tasks.
To learn more about software buyer preferences, read the full report.
Market Trends to Understand
The field service industry, like many others, is changing rapidly with new technology. Here are some trends worth keeping in mind when searching for field service solutions:
The internet of things impacts field service. The internet of things (IoT)—the evolving connectivity of everyday objects to the network to send and receive data—has wide-reaching implications for nearly every industry. For field service, this approach is likely to become an industry best practice. The first step is implementing mobile strategies for technicians, so they can relay information back to the office in real time.
Rugged devices grow in demand. With this increased focus on mobility in field service, rugged mobile devices are in higher demand. Field service managers may only need “business-rugged” devices that are designed for frequent travel. But organizations may need semi- or fully-rugged devices to protect smartphones and tablets from mud, rain, corrosion or falls that may occur in more hazardous working conditions.