united through a single source of truth. When fragmentation is removed, teams stop passing information through a game of telephone between departments. Instead, people focus on doing what they do best. They work together, aligned under one clear goal: mission accomplishment.
• Finally, companies gain true visibility. With better visibility comes the ability to see where leaks are likely to form and take proactive steps to prevent them. Most problems can be avoided if they are recognized early. Visibility gives companies their best opportunity to stay ahead and operate efficiently.
Industry Leaders
Already seeing results, these companies are leading the industry into the digital age:
Bragg Companies moved union timecards from paper to a mobile workflow that mirrored the familiar grid. Crews did not have to re-learn the process. Adoption was immediate, and payroll reclaimed nearly two full days every week. Operators saw technology removing work, not adding to it. That benefit drove a larger push to eliminate more outdated processes. Savings
compound when inefficiency is removed at the source.
Mr. Crane proved the value of visibility in real time. During a bid review, a general contractor wanted to verify equipment certifications on a specific piece of gear. Those documents were stored on tracking pods. You need to be able to schedule, quantify, organize and store data alongside assets. The general manager pulled up the documents and closed the deal on the spot.
These companies are not disrupting operations to check a technology box. They captured data they were already collecting and moved it into systems that flow faster and prevent mistakes.
Lessons Learned The companies leading this shift are not just applying technology. They are applying
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