How to Increase Productivity with Mobile Enterprise Application

Do you realize that Mobile phone industry has witnessed a continuing revolution and it has emerged as a multitasking device from a mere handset designed initially for communication only.

The multiple applications developed not only to entertain the users but are involved in performing various tasks. Business enterprise and service industry has started developing their individual mobile applications not only for their clients/customers but for their employees as well.

Mobile Enterprise Applications refer to those apps that are meant for internal use- by the employees company workers and other executives involved with the operation.

Now here comes the important question:

Why does an enterprise require an internal Mobile application???

To answer the above question, we have to study the benefits drawn by an organisation. Let us figure out the advantages that an organization will have if they happen to develop an application for their internal operation.

Benefits of Mobile App for the employees of the Enterprise:

• Allow flexibility in employees’ work schedule- Allowing flexible work schedules for the employees increases their productivity and work efficiency such that they can structure their work in ways they are comfortable and are efficient in their delivery. Mobile apps is the right solution that guarantees such flexibility. The focus has shifted from when/where the work is done to the task getting done.

• Easy and quick access to data and information- Information and data fed into the Mobile Application makes it easily accessible to the employees at any point of time, even if they are away from their office or has no access to computer. They can become self-sufficient and do not have to depend on other employees in getting their work done. Thus enabling swift decision making and problem solving.

• Speed up the sales process- Product and service details available in the application speed up the sales process which saves time from scanning brochures or computer files to get details on the product in sale thus allowing employees to increase their sales target by meeting more clients.

• Instant and easy flow of communication between employees- Enterprise mobile application allows easy flow of communications throughout the enterprise and between different branches with different physical locations allowing hazard less business operation and swift decision making.

• Remove paper work and streamline daily tasks- Paper work eat up a lot of time of the employees which can be otherwise utilized in performing concrete tasks. Paper records will be replaced by specific app feature and live data will move through the matrix of company systems. Human error can also be avoided as well.

• Supports Daily Task- Serves as a checklist for daily task. The process gets more simplified and eliminates the risk of important data getting misplaced, input of data faster, reduces double handling of data by directly stuffing in information directly into the application.

• Curb overall cost of running the business- Human workforce will be replaced by mobile application that will definitely speed up the business process and curb unnecessary expenses incurred due to human error.

• Boost employee engagement- Mobile apps not only enable free flow of communication between the employees within the organization but it serves other purpose as well. The apps does most of the paper work for the employees such as time consuming database management. This allowed the employees to engage in more productive work and contribute to the final outcome.

• Swift decision making- App features like audio and video conferences allow meetings to be held between concerned parties without any need for them to be physically available at the same place. It also helps the employees in taking swift decisions using data already available in the app.  

• Ward off competition- Employing new innovations and periodic updates can place your business enterprise way ahead of your competitors and pool in their human resources optimally. Mobile apps is definitely an answer for this.

• Enhance customer/client satisfaction- Catering to Customer/client’s requirement must be given the top priority. Instant and quality customer/client servicing can go a long way in keeping your prospective customers happy and also serves as an important promotional tool, pulling in potential buyers through ‘word-of-mouth’ and strong buyer feedback or ratings.

Summing Up:

Having a mobile application for your business enterprise can cater not only to the need of your consumers but it helps your employees as well. All the above mentioned factors, if placed together, can definitely increase the overall productivity of your business operation and increase your ROI.