A guide for field operations leaders, focusing on new strategies and technologies, particularly the impact of track and trace technology on improving efficiency. It discusses the challenges faced in field operations, such as poor asset utilization and reliance on manual processes. The text emphasizes the need for innovative solutions to optimize operations amid growing budget constraints. It highlights the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the potential for transformative tracking devices to provide real-time information and operational intelligence, which can lead to significant cost savings and improved project outcomes.
- Common challenges faced by field operations include asset retrieval issues, lack of verification, inspection compliance, and maintenance irregularities.
- A six-step process for managing field assets through tracking technology, which involves identifying assets, installing devices, data transmission, processing in the cloud, viewing information on dashboards, and making informed operational decisions.
- Categories of trackable assets: powered equipment (like generators and pumps), non-powered equipment (such as trailers and containers), and vehicles (including field trucks and tractors).
- Features of an advanced IoT platform that enhance asset management, such as mobile accessibility, maintenance tracking, detailed mapping, real-time tracking, and improved reporting capabilities.
