One of the defining trends of the past two decades has been the radical shift towards a mobile-first future. The advancements of smartphones, tablets, and the software ecosystem they enabled have completely transformed how the world works and it continues to push boundaries to this day.
This is most commonly experienced in the consumer landscape because we all encounter this technology on a day-to-day basis – but that’s not where the impact ends. It also bleeds into more industrial and corporate applications – if those industries are willing to adapt.
The State of the Asset Operations Management Industry
When it comes to asset operations management – the industry hasn’t really caught up to the cutting-edge consumer standards that we see elsewhere. It's estimated that only 25% of a frontline technician’s day is spent on productive work – and a big reason for that is that many companies are still using clunky, outdated software.
There are many reasons for this, including the perceived cost of new solutions, a predilection for the status quo, and a simple lack of time and resources to explore new ideas. However, none of these hold water when you look at the new generation of professionals who are moving into the workforce. Something has to change.
Digitally-Native Professionals Demand Mobile Technology
The next generation of technicians who are moving into asset operations management has a very different set of standards for what they consider acceptable digital transformation. In order to attract and retain this talent, companies will need to update their systems and technology to a level that matches what these people experience as a consumer across the other areas of their lives.
This means that the technology needs to be:
- Mobile-First.Gone are the days when we are tethered to static devices. We need technology that moves with us and offers the agility and flexibility needed to thrive in the modern age.
- Intuitive.The user interface must be easy to understand, intuitive to operate, and have a minimal learning curve. The more friction in this process, the less impact it will have.
- Geared for Automation.Behind the scenes the technology needs to work with you, automating the routine and process-driven tasks so that the workers can focus their time and effort on the more important higher-level tasks.
- Fast.There should never be processing bottlenecks that get in the way of efficient operations across your sites. This requires technology that is built efficiently and with the objective to stay out of the way – without compromising on functionality.
When you get this right, you can transform your asset operations management and pull your organization into the modern era.
Here at FieldOS, that’s exactly what our solution helps clients do. By offering a user-friendly and highly efficient mobile solution we can enable greater productivity, better user satisfaction, and a seamless workflow for better accuracy and precision. If you’d like to explore this for your organization, be sure to get in touch today. We’d love to hear from you so we can see how we might be able to help.
