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Cengea Mobile

Software Framework — Simplify the Paper Trail


In response to the needs expressed by forest product clients Cengea Solutions Inc. has created the Cengea Mobile Software Framework that can be used with a wide variety of handheld devices. It is an ideal solution for organizations ready to make the transition from paper tracking to mobile data capture or for organization that haven’t been able to fully realize the benefits of a mobile data capture solution.

 


 

Why Cengea Mobile? Simple! It has proven advantages over paper-based processes. Specifically, it reduces the need for data reconciliation; provides tighter control over harvest operations, inspections or surveys; and reduces data administration while jointly improving data integrity from field to office.


The Cengea Mobile solution consists of the Mobile Server and a Mobile Client. The Server synchronizes field data with Mobile Client applications built using a Mobile Software Framework. The Mobile Software Framework is used to quickly configure handheld forms for just about any field. Combined this solution provides a quick response to address unique mobile business needs.


The flexibility of the Cengea Mobile Software Framework ensures the applications match the exact requirements of the tasks at hand. Whether the requirement is a simple field inspection, survey, or audit, the mobile applications are configured to simplify the recording of various types of field data. Cengea Mobile is ideal for tracking information which will enter the accounting system or results in payments or the capture of sketches and signatures needed to describe or validate a transaction.


To ensure the broadest possible acceptance Cengea has built their framework on the Microsoft Windows Mobile platform so any device supporting the Windows Mobile platform can effectively run an application developed on the Cengea Mobile Software Framework. This allows forest product clients to select the handheld device most suitable for their application whether it is an inexpensive smart phone for inspection applications or a ruggedized mobile device designed for more demanding environments.


Whether the need for change is due to increased volumes of information, increased frequency of transactions, or a need for better timber security Cengea Mobile can help. Companies that are ready to reduce data entry; improve accounting accuracy, timber security, payment accuracy will quickly benefit from implementing a Cengea Mobile application.

Some recent mobile applications include field surveys for Environmental Management Systems and support for work order processing for log hauling and harvesting activities. The flexibility of the Mobile Software Framework is applicable to a number of field situations:

Who benefits from Cengea Mobile?

Where is it useful?

Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

  • Conduct field inspection and monitoring activities
  • Record activity status and field observations for road inspections and block inspections
  • Track work completed to date

Logging Contractors
  • Enter load information once for contracts, destination
  • Access load tickets and scaled load data
  • Near real time operational monitoring
  • Eliminate duplicate data entry improving accuracy and timeliness

Trucking Contractors

  • Log haulers directly enter load tickets and scale data
  • Trucking contractors can access load tickets and scaled load data directly
  • Near real time operational monitoring

Forest Management Organizations

  • Centrally access all load tickets and scaled load data
  • Access in near real time since information is uploaded at a regular frequency
  • Eliminate the logistics of dealing with paper tickets
  • Improve timber security


Best of all, the flexibility of the platform allows it to be tailored to the specific needs of each application.