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Follow a request from the QR report to the closed work order.

  1. Step 1

    Map your facility

    Place every asset in its location.

    Model your facility as deeply as you need: building, floor, room, and zone. Learn more about Asset Management

    Assets Tree View

    Hierarchical view of assets organized by location and category

    Location

    3

    Categories

    5

    Assets

    156

    • NDOLA5
      • Molasses Tanks6
      • Flatbed Trailers20
      • Fuel Tanks6
        • BCD 2802
        • BCD 2803
    • LUSAKA4
    • KITWE3
  2. Step 2

    Give every asset a QR code

    Print each asset's QR code label.

    Download saves the label as a PNG, which you can print. Attach documents (Pro), manuals, and certificates to the asset's profile too. Learn more about Asset Management

    Passenger Lift LFT-01

    Lobby

    FixAhead

    Documents

    1 Add Document
    Lift Manual
  3. Step 3

    Schedule preventive maintenance

    Generate each PM's work order in advance.

    Choose daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. Under Library, Preventive Maintenance lists each schedule with its trigger, frequency, and next due date. Learn more about Preventive Maintenance

    Preventive Maintenance

    Add Preventive Maintenance
    Preventive MaintenanceTrigger TypeAssetFrequencySkills/TechniciansNext Due
    Laundry Dryer Rou…CalendarLaundry Dryer TD-…Every 1 monthNeilDue in 26 days
    Water Booster Pu…CalendarWater Booster Pu…Every 1 monthAnthonyDue in 2 days
    Dishwasher Routin…Hour MeterDishwasher DW-01Every 1000 hrsNeilDue in 214.6 hrs
    Lobby AC Filter an…CalendarLobby AC Unit AC-…Every 1 monthNeilDue in 30 days
    Walk-in Freezer Ro…CalendarWalk-in Freezer FZ-…Every 1 weekDavid +12 days overdue
    Kitchen Exhaust F…CalendarKitchen Exhaust F…Every 1 monthDavid3 days overdue
    Passenger Lift Op…Hour MeterPassenger Lift LFT…Every 500 hrsDavidDue in 12.4 hrs
    Generator Operati…Hour MeterStandby Generato…Every 250 hrsNeilDue in 57.7 hrs
  4. Step 4

    Let anyone report a problem

    Scan a QR code and report an issue.

    There's no account and no app download, and the report lands with its location and asset. Learn more about Issue Tracking

    Passenger Lift LFT-01

    Lobby

    FixAhead

    Report an issue

    Passenger Lift LFT-01

    Lobby

    View
    Add the photos of the issues
    An issue submitted from an asset's QR code
  5. Step 5

    Triage issues on one board

    Drag reported issues between columns.

    Assign and track resolution from one view. Open the menu on a Reported or Under Review card and choose Create Work Order. Learn more about Issue Tracking

    Issues

    Reported 35

    Reported

    Water leaks beneath the washer during t…

    Laundry Washer WM-01

    Laundry Room

    Johnathan Today

    Reported

    Hot water temperature

    Johnathan Today

    Under Review 2

    Under Review

    Exhaust fan vibrates and…

    Kitchen Exhaust Fan EF-01

    Main Kitchen

    Johnathan Today

    Under Review

    Oven temperature fluctuates durin…

    Commercial Oven OV-01

    Main Kitchen

    Johnathan Today

    Assigned 36

    Assigned

    Kitchen dishwasher is draining slowly, with…

    Dishwasher DW-01

    Main Kitchen

    Johnathan Today

    Assigned

    Lobby AC is running but not cooling,…

    Lobby AC Unit AC-03

    Lobby

    Johnathan Today

    Closed 16

    Closed

    Restaurant ice maker is not receiving water…

    Restaurant Ice Maker ICE-01

    Restaurant

    Johnathan Today

    Closed

    Water is leaking from the booster pump’s…

    Water Booster Pump WP-01

    Plant Room

    Johnathan Today

  6. Step 6

    Create the work order

    Step through priority, due date, technicians, and procedure (Pro).

    Press Add Work Order to go on to Assignment, where you choose the technicians and the procedure. Learn more about Work Orders

    Create Work Order

    1. 1Work order
    2. 2Assignment

    Work order details

    Define what needs to be done

    Due Date *10/10/2026
    Asset *Dishwasher DW-01
    Issues *Kitchen dishwasher is draining slowly, with water.
    Priority
    High Priority
    Breakdown
    Is this a Breakdown?
    Cancel Add Work Order
  7. Step 7

    Assign the right technicians

    Choose a main technician and any others.

    Every work order shows its main technician and any others assigned to it. Learn more about the Mobile App

    Work OrderAssigned

    033

    Low2 days ago

    Technicians

    Primary

    Daniel Parker

    Additional

    Matt Reynolds
  8. Step 8

    Follow the checklist on the floor

    Mark each task complete and attach photo proof (Pro).

    The Android app works offline for assigned work orders, and the work syncs when the connection returns. Learn more about the Mobile App

    Work OrderIn Progress

    LBP204 - Weekly Maintenance

    LowDue in 4 days

    Check and repair machine conditioning

    LBP-204

    Floor 1

    1Issues 0/3Tasks 2Parts 0Comments

    Inspect and clean machine surfaces: Wipe down equipment to remove lubricants, dirt, and debris

    Add photos

    Check fluid levels: Verify oil, coolant, and hydraulic fluid levels; top up as needed

    Add photos
    Put on holdMark as complete
  9. Step 9

    Log the parts used

    Record the parts used on the work order (Pro).

    Record them up to the quantity reserved, and stock updates when the work order is marked complete. Learn more about Inventory & Parts

    Work OrderIn Progress

    LBP204 - Weekly Maintenance

    1Issues 0/1Tasks 2Parts 0Comments

    Bearing Nuts

    4/10

    Screws

    2/10
    Put on holdMark as complete
  10. Step 10

    Mark complete with notes and a photo

    Add completion notes and at least one photo.

    Then mark the work order complete, and its status changes to Completed at once. Learn more about the Mobile App

    Complete work order
    Add relevant photos (Required)Add photos
    BackMark as complete
  11. Step 11

    Keep the full record

    Read every status change on the timeline.

    The timeline captures every status change, from Assigned through Closed. Learn more about Work Orders

    Work Orders

    Replace failed reception ceiling light

    Completed Download PDF Service Report

    WO-ID: 95

    Created By
    Johnathan 3 days ago
    Due In
    3 days ago
    Priority
    Low
    Comments 0 Timeline
  12. Step 12

    Report on uptime and reliability

    Track uptime against downtime for every asset (Pro).

    Measure reliability with MTBF and MTTR. Learn more about Reporting

    Reports & Analytics

    Utilization Performance

    Uptime vs Downtime

    BCD 2802
    AIB 5807
    AJC 8977T
    BCB 4685

    Utilization Details

    Showing 10 of 117 assets
    AssetStatusUtilizationUptime
    BCD 2802Active94.2%100.0%
    AIB 5807Active87.6%100.0%

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