The app improves the quality of these reports by allowing inspectors to complete reports in the field by using an iPad app that provides step-by-step instructions for gathering key data, based on the type of equipment being inspected.
“Since our online buyers don’t have physical contact with the equipment they’re bidding on, they rely on the data and images in our guaranteed inspection reports,” says Randy Berry, senior vice president of operations and services, IronPlanet.
“Our IronClad Assurance guarantees the accuracy of these reports, and we want buyers to have access to the most detailed reports possible. This app improves the quality of our inspection reports while also reducing complexity for our field workers.”
IronPlanet says its news app offers many benefits, including better data through standardisation and improved service by creating a faster sales cycle as inspection data and images are being reported together electronically. Since additional data entry is not required, items and their inspection reports can be listed for IronPlanet buyers far quicker.
The company says it also offers better media for IronPlanet’s marketplace.
“Since buyers rely on photos when bidding on equipment, it’s important for images to be high quality. The app allows inspectors to take better quality pictures using the iPad camera. The checklists ensure inspectors have images of every key aspect of the equipment.”
Recently, IronPlanet’s app was featured at a series of technology seminars organised by Apple Canada in Montreal, Toronto and Calgary. The seminars highlighted the importance of mobile strategy, and showcased exemplary business apps.
