Companies in Underground Infra seek the cloud. Process optimization thanks to digitization with 4PS

Marcel van Noord, Business Unit Manager at 4PS and Edward Lammerts, New Business Manager at 4PS, explain the benefits of working with 4PS' software.

Once started working in the Cloud there is no turning back

"Everyone is familiar with the 'old way of working' and its drawbacks," Marcel opens the conversation. "People in the field who have to go out with manually generated work orders, lists kept in Excel and stored as copies on various servers, doubt about the timeliness and unambiguity of requested information. These are factors that increase the risk of making mistakes. Failure costs at the end of a project are often due to working offline. Working with 4PS puts an end to that forever. Once you start using it, there is no turning back."

From acquisition to billing

Edward: "4PS is at your side from acquisition to billing. By having all project data in the cloud, everyone has access to the right information. By working completely digitally, with data updated in real-time, you prevent opportunities for errors and avoid unnecessary administrative work. That results in a very efficient and reliable workflow." How big a company do you have to be to get started with 4PS' cloud solutions, we ask. Marcel answers, "Our software can be used by companies of any size. From SMEs to multinationals. For Short-Cycle Assignments (CDOs) such as house connections, up to and including large projects for main lines, for example, where things like contracting, project monitoring and planning are important."

Edward mentions the Digital Collaboration Platform (DSP), within which principals and contractors have made agreements to work together more digitally: "4PS has integrated DSP into its software, so that the enormous flow of messages between grid operator and contractor can be digitized."

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A digital world in itself

Working with 4PS means that all in-house and chain processes take place digitally and in the cloud. Within the software the user finds solutions for CRM, financial tools, possibilities to create, monitor and manage projects (large projects and KCO), create schedules, manage equipment and automate everything for the people in the field, for example through digital work orders. "Because our software 100% is cloud-based, it can be worked with any device that has internet access," Marcel explains. "Both from office locations and out in the field, digital work orders can be filled in and completed, with hours, materials and photos."

Chain integration as a spearhead

With the 4PS Control solution, full chain integration takes place. Collaborating parties within a project can use 4PS Control to take advantage of the many benefits of working together in the cloud. "Everyone can then digitize the paper flow, all data is centralized and updated in real-time," Edward lists. "Working with 4PS means that everyone can access the right information independent of time and place. This results in a reduction of failure costs, allows for more efficient work - therefore also more sustainable work - and one gets a better grip on projects. Results even become predictable through analysis of previously generated data. This in turn ensures that early action can be taken on the process when necessary."

Working with 4PS pays for itself

With Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as its engine, 4PS' software is a powerful tool to work with in the cloud. Data becomes more transparent, availability increases and reliability is maximized. "This ensures that the right decisions can be made faster, partly because management info is clearly displayed in dashboards," Marcel said. "Working with 4PS pays for itself. We are there for everyone, small and large. In fact, our solution is flexible and scalable. Thinking about making a transition to digital working in the cloud? Then don't wait, call or email us today. 4PS will help your business grow."

Want to know more or digitization in Underground Infra?
Download the white paper here  '5 Digital solutions for your business processes in underground infrastructure'.