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Work order management in a mobile application refers to the functionality that allows users (e.g. technicians, service teams, field employees or managers) to create, view, update and track work orders directly via a mobile device. The goal is to simplify task organization, speed up communication and enable real-time tracking of work execution.

Main purpose

A work order management system enables:

assigning tasks to employees

tracking work status

recording time and resources spent

documenting activities performed in the field

A mobile application allows all of these activities to be performed without the need for access to a computer, which is especially useful for employees who work outside the office.

Key functionalities

A mobile work order management application typically includes the following capabilities:

1. Work order overview
The user can see a list of assigned work orders, filter them by status, priority or date, and open the details of each order.

2. Create and assign work orders
Authorized users can create a new work order, define the task description, location, due date, and assign the order to a specific employee or team.

3. Update status
Technicians can update the status of the order (e.g. new, in progress, completed, pending) so that their superiors and the team have insight into the progress of the work.

4. Activity records
Within the order, it is possible to write notes, record time spent, materials used, or additional work.

5. Add photos and documents
Users can attach photos, documents, or other files as proof of work performed or to further explain the problem.

6. Notifications
The application sends notifications when a new work order is assigned, when the status changes, or when the deadline is approaching.