5 Tips – How to use Boards on Fire on your mobile

Quick decisions require fast access to information. That’s why many of our customers use their smartphones or tablets to update, follow up, and drive their operations forward. Discover how they use Boards on Fire to create a smoother, more digital way of working.

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Boards on Fire is a responsive, cloud-based solution that automatically adapts to the device you are using. Whether you are working from a smartphone, tablet, computer, or a large 85-inch screen, the tool is smooth and user-friendly. Because everything is cloud-based, you always have access to your boards wherever you are, as long as you have an internet connection.

Five ways Boards on Fire on mobile simplifies daily work for our users:

1. Report, manage, and follow up on deviations

Deviation management directly on a smartphone or tablet is a highly valued tool among our customers. With the device at hand, employees can easily register deviations directly from the factory floor, take clear photos on site, and add descriptive text. The information can be shared immediately with the responsible colleague and other team members, ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks.

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2. Continuous improvement work

Another popular feature of Boards on Fire, often used directly on smartphones or tablets, is our continuous improvement module. Using their mobile device, employees can register improvement suggestions from the workplace and document them with photos, so the entire team can easily see and understand what needs to be addressed. This makes it easy to capture ideas that improve daily work and ensure they are followed up. Many customers also report that this increases engagement, as more improvement suggestions are actually implemented.

3. Efficient 5S work

Many of our customers also use their smartphone or tablet to plan and carry out their 5S activities in Boards on Fire. Using checklists, numbered lists, or status lists on their mobile device, they can walk through the factory, ensure all necessary equipment is in place, and note any unused materials. This information can then be shared with the rest of the team, helping them continuously maintain a high standard of organization, structure, and work environment.

Mockup of Boards on Fire 5S mobile / tablet

4. Visitor module

The digital visitor management feature in Boards on Fire makes it easy to plan and document all visits. Using a smartphone or tablet, employees can register who is visiting, arrival times, who they are meeting, and other important details. Thanks to the check-in and check-out function, visitors can, for example, use a tablet at the entrance to mark their arrival themselves, creating a professional impression and making the guest feel welcome. The information syncs in real time and can be visualized on digital boards, so the entire team always has full oversight of visitors.

5. Monitor key performance indicators

With Boards on Fire on a smartphone or tablet, our customers can monitor their KPIs wherever they are. At the same time, they can easily share important information with the team, keeping everyone up to date. Since all data updates in real time, employees get a clear and current view of operations without delays or misunderstandings.

In addition to these five use cases, there are many other features that make it easy to work smarter directly from a smartphone or tablet. All tools are designed to streamline the workday, increase engagement, and ensure that important information is always available. With Boards on Fire on a smartphone or tablet, it becomes easier to work efficiently, maintain full control, and make decisions based on updated and accurate information.

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