Whether I am visiting a manufacturing plant, a power generation facility, hotel, or logistics warehouse, they all seem to have the need to capture notes on the go. It may be a leaking valve or a broken window. You may see a safety hazard that needs reporting or you need to make note of a part that needs to be replaced. These are just a few examples or random things we need to make note of at facilities. But what about walkthroughs of inspections that require a series of items that need information collected?
Carrying around a clipboard is not convenient, nor is it practical. Even if you do collect your notes on paper, you will either have to type them in somewhere and email them to the appropriate person(s) or transpose into a spreadsheet or system. Even then, valuable photo evidence is either difficult or impossible to include. With mobile devices readily on hand, a mobile app for collecting data is not just a convenience, it just makes sense. LogBook’s mobile app, Evident, is the tool that you have always wanted. Not only does it make collecting notes on the go easy, it gives you the ability to build custom templates for each of your inspections.
Oftentimes, a part may need to be replaced on a piece of equipment and it may be difficult to describe to the purchaser. With LogBook Evident, you now have the ability to take a photo of the part, make a coinciding note and sync it directly to a maintenance log where your team can see the note, the photo, and the equipment you have tagged that needs repaired or replaced. No more guessing. You have a permanent record and a solid line of communication.
I have witnessed first hand how LogBook Evident has streamlined the inspection process. It reduces fatigue and even makes rounds go faster. Collecting data digitally also helps with clarity. No more worries about reading illegible handwriting or even worrying with cumbersome spreadsheets. Record the data and sync it to LogBook.
I even had a customer put it this way, “Evident is better than a box of chitlins and a side of coleslaw!” I’m not exactly sure what that means, but he was definitely happy with his results. Whatever your language, whatever the job, if you are collecting data on the go and need a secure system to store and communicate that data to your team, I encourage you to look into LogBook.
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