Tracking the real-time location of your field staff is crucial for optimizing dispatch operations and maintaining accountability. With Formitize, GPS tracking provides a live overview of your team’s locations, allowing you to allocate jobs based on proximity and reduce unnecessary travel time. This feature improves both response times and job efficiency.
To enable GPS tracking, administrators must first activate location services in the Settings menu within the Web Portal. Field staff must then grant location permissions in their mobile app settings. Once activated, GPS data syncs with the dashboard, displaying the location of each team member. Managers can use this information to monitor time spent at each job site, which helps with accurate job costing, payroll, and performance analysis.
Additionally, geofencing features allow you to set up virtual boundaries around job sites. Notifications can be triggered when staff enter or leave these areas, which is particularly useful for tracking job progress and ensuring compliance with schedules. This data also contributes to automated time tracking, reducing the need for manual check-ins or logbooks.
Privacy concerns can be addressed by configuring GPS tracking to operate only during working hours. This balance between productivity and privacy ensures that staff feel respected while you maintain oversight of field operations.
By utilizing GPS tracking, businesses can improve scheduling accuracy, minimize fuel expenses, and enhance operational transparency.
