Spectades Mobile: Real-Time Inventory & Permit Management for EAM Users
Frustration gnawed at me every time paperwork delayed critical repairs. As an operations lead at a manufacturing plant, I'd watch technicians idle while inventory updates crawled through legacy systems. Then Spectades Mobile entered our workflow like a pressure valve release. This app didn't just streamline processes - it dissolved the barrier between field actions and digital records. Designed for teams using Infor EAM, it turns complex asset management tasks into intuitive mobile workflows.
The Inventory Management module transformed how we handle materials. Last Tuesday, when hydraulic components arrived mid-shift, I scanned barcodes directly onto the shipping dock. Within seconds, our warehouse dashboard reflected the additions while simultaneously deducting damaged parts I'd flagged. That visceral relief of seeing stock levels adjust in real-time - no more end-of-day reconciliation headaches - makes me tap this feature daily like reflex.
Where Spectades truly shines is its Permit to Work system. During last month's boiler maintenance, I issued safety approvals from my tablet while walking the pipeline. The approval chain flowed faster than our walkie-talkie communications. When night supervisor Ramirez needed emergency clearance at 11PM, I reviewed his lockout-tagout photos and authorized remotely. That tangible trust in compliance documentation - accessible even through grease-stained gloves - has halved our permit issuance time.
Integration depth impresses me most. Thursday morning near Generator C, sunlight glared on my screen as I synced overnight permit data. The app's handshake with our Infor EAM 8.6 instance feels organic - like extensions of the same system rather than bridged platforms. Though initial setup required a database script from their support portal, the persistent sync now maintains cost accuracy across thousands of work orders. Just ensure cellular signal reaches your storage yards.
My team's adoption story reveals strengths and gaps. New technicians master it faster than our coffee machine, yet remote sites with weak connectivity force advance downloads. While inventory adjustments save three weekly hours per technician, I wish offline mode cached more permit templates. Still, watching our stock variance shrink from 7% to 0.8% in four months? That's measurable peace of mind. Essential for any EAM-reliant facility where minutes of downtime cost more than this solution.
Keywords: inventory management, permit system, Infor EAM integration, mobile workflow, asset tracking
