Data analytics and App platform for landscaping
App provides Donkergroen insight into green management and keeps the green administrator informed digitally. Green providers such as Donkergroen had previously lost a lot of time because of it: drawing up a scanning report of a green project, scanning it and sending it to the customer. This can now be done a lot faster: one App is enough to provide a customer and the internal organization with an overview of the green management results. Marco Spijkstra from Donkergroen: 'With this App we are the eyes and ears of our client. This will benefit the transparency and quality of our services.'
Tender coordinator Marco Spijkstra worked in the cleaning industry for a long time, but made a transition to the green sector a year ago. Both branches have a lot in common. After learning the FacilityApps app platform, from a cleaning company, he noticed it was a huge advance in terms of time and efficiency. So I contacted them again when I began working at Donkergroen.
New playing field with Apps
Spijkstra his experience is exactly in line with Dirk Tuip his vision of FacilityApps: 'Custom work, convenience and efficiency for the user, that is what we are talking about.' Green companies and gardeners need to record a lot of things at work, what results in a huge paper shop. With the arrival of the smartphone and tablet, a new playing field has emerged. You can also pass all information on with an App: inspection, work order, hourly registration, day state, planning and checks in the area of flora and fauna.
Data analytics platform for landscaping with App Donkergroen
Tuip has a clear plan: 'I believe in data exchange on the work floor. The customer is getting more information on a platter. This App platform makes it possible for the customer to understand what you are doing.' After FacilityApps took over Krinkels as a customer three years ago, the ball began to roll. Several greenhouses and gardeners were approached and they soon showed enthusiasm.
Checking in text and image
On Spijkstra advocacy Donkergroen, a nationwide family company with eighteen locations, also chose to try out the App system. Marco Spijkstra explains: 'Both in the cleaning and the greens sector you have to deliver quality. With this App, we can check ourselves - in text and image - and get checked by the client.'
Flexible way of providing information
The flexible way of providing information makes the work in the green sector a lot more enjoyable, says Dirk Tuip. 'The App provides a quick and flexible way of providing information regarding work info and the contract. The entire information process from the gardener towards the office towards the customer runs much more efficiently and transparently.'
Evaluate App pilot Donkergroen
At the moment, Donkergroen collaborates with FacilityApps based on a pilot. 'FacilityApps has held a presentation, after which we launched a pilot on January 1st. It is extremely positive for us and our customers. Everything is now fast and digital, which greatly simplifies communication.'
App for complaints and notifications
The App works as follows: client and contractor send each other notifications, complaints, and points of improvement via the App. Tuip believes that especially innovative employers and companies that change rapidly are excited about the App. 'They save about two hours per user every day due to ease of use and reduced administrative hassle.'
Own initiative
The App also stimulates own initiative: 'If we notice loose tiles or other shortcomings, we will pass this on. We are the eyes and ears of the customer.'
Management on location
If desired, the application shows all relevant data regarding management in one glance. 'The App makes it possible for us to keep up with the quality of our service and execution.'
Future for gardeners
Dirk Tuip: 'I expect that we can collect data with drones and machines from a distance one day. By building GPS in the App, a green company knows where an employee is located and what he did. We are heading for a work process where data can tell an employer to an increasing extent what is happening on the work floor.'