How a production app is better than a website
A mobile site for productions also gives all these possibilities, but the app format for this sphere has a number of advantages:
Push notifications. The app notifies users of new messages, start of conferences, arrival of goods to the warehouse, change of transportation status, and much more. This helps not to miss anything important, even if the app is not running.
Analytics. In the app, data about finances and workflows are drawn in graphs, and you can compare them for different periods. You will be able to work smoothly with analytics, control with the usual smartphone gestures and see real-time information updates – you can’t do that on the website.
Personalization. The application is customized for each employee – it provides access to the necessary sections, shows personal tasks and work status. The user doesn’t even see the functions he doesn’t need. You won’t have to explain what and how the application works.
Fast feedback. Responsiveness in production is very important, especially for departments where the pace of work is high. The app is the best tool for data exchange, correspondence and communication with tech support. All this, again, thanks to push notifications, smooth animations and real-time updates.
What features a production app can have
- Human resources menu – quick access to the list of employees, the ability to contact each employee, assign a shift or give time off;
- Work with databases and warehouses – quick search through thousands of items helps to keep track of raw materials availability, quantity of materials produced and manage their delivery;
- Newsfeed – an information section to notify all employees at once about corporate events and important changes in production;
- Corporate Calendar – a tool that helps to line up shifts, mark tasks and avoid confusion;
- Product search by barcode – significantly speeds up the work of storekeepers and increases their efficiency;
- Training system – eliminates the need to hire staff to train newcomers, the app can familiarize them with the equipment;
- Online store – a feature for your customers to easily order production products from you;
- Corporate messenger – a communication tool, eliminates the need for calls and notes and keeps all correspondence private through data encryption;
- Video surveillance system – gives you access to cameras from your phone.