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MOBILE OPERATIONS

Extending the ERP to the factory floor and the field.

An ERP is only as good as the data entered into it. We built specialized mobile apps for production foremen and field sales teams to ensure accurate, real-time data capture at the source.

Production
Job: PO-2024-348
Injection Shop
WIP
Record Processing
4.3kPROCESSED
94SCRAP
Core ERP
Gateway
Field Sales
Check-in: Industrial Zone
Customer: Global Traders
ORDER$4.2k
COLLECT$1.5k
Sync to ERP

The Mobile Ecosystem

Connecting disconnected teams directly to the core ERP ledger without the need for paper trails or Excel sheet uploads.

Production Foremen
Shop-floor execution
Sales & Recovery
Field operations
Web ERP Backend
Centralized Ledger & DB

Field Operations App

Sales Order Creation

Instantly create SOs from the field with real-time stock and pricing validation.

Route & Visit Planning

Geo-fenced check-ins and optimized daily visit schedules for field reps.

Attendance & Expenses

Log remote attendance via GPS and upload expense receipts on the go.

New Sales Order
CUSTOMER
Alpha Retailers Ltd.
Premium Office Chair
Stock: 142 pcs
-
12
+
Steel Desk Base
Out of Stock
Subtotal$1,440.00
Tax (10%)$144.00
Total$1,584.00

Production Foreman App

Replacing paper logs and Excel sheets on the factory floor. Foremen can issue materials, log production output, report scrap, and transfer WIP directly from their phones.

Instant Data Validation

The app prevents entering scrap quantities higher than input, eliminating data entry errors at the source.

Live Inventory Update

The moment a batch is completed, the ERP ledger updates instantly, giving management true real-time visibility.

FACTORY HUB
JD
CURRENT ACTIVE JOB
Injection Molding - Shift A
Product: Plastic Chairs (Blue)
Material Received
FROM STORE4,500 KG
Log Output
4,350
150

UX Designed for the Shop Floor

Enterprise software fails when field teams refuse to use it. Our mobile apps are engineered specifically for blue-collar environments, focusing on speed, clarity, and zero-friction data capture.

Large Tap Targets

Buttons and inputs are sized for users wearing gloves or operating in fast-paced physical environments.

High Contrast UI

Clear, bold typography with distinct color coding (Green for go, Red for error) designed for outdoor or harsh factory lighting.

Offline-First

Core workflows remain fully functional without internet, syncing silently in the background when a connection is found.

Zero-Typing Philosophy

Drop-downs, predefined chips, and number pads replace full keyboards wherever possible to eliminate data entry friction.

Rich Media Input

Take photos of damaged inventory or record short voice notes for maintenance issues instead of writing long descriptions.

Voice-to-Text Support

For complex notes, workers can dictate reports directly into the app, automatically converting to text for the ERP database.

Location & Verification

Enforcing accountability for remote teams through GPS validation and route tracking.

Start: HQ
Global TradersChecked In
Current Location
Alpha CorpMissed

Geo-Verified Routes

Eliminate proxy reporting. Sales teams must check in via the mobile app, which validates their GPS coordinates against the customer's registered location.

Distance Covered
42.5 km
Visits Completed
8 / 10
Avg Time per Visit
24 min

Offline-First Sync Architecture

Factories and remote sales zones often suffer from poor connectivity. The mobile app utilizes a local database to ensure uninterrupted operations, syncing data to the core ERP once connectivity is restored.

Mobile Client
Local SQLite DB
Encrypted Payload
HTTPS / JSON API
Core ERP Server
PostgreSQL / Cloud
Auto-Retry Logic Conflict Resolution Delta Syncing

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