Digital Transformation of E&P Electrics with IoT
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
Applicable Industries
- Buildings
- Paper & Pulp
Use Cases
- Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
- Time Sensitive Networking
About The Customer
E&P Electrics (Bedale) is an electrical contracting company based in North Yorkshire, England. The company has been operating since 1986, providing services around the North of England. E&P prides itself on its high-quality work and well-established reputation. The company is based on traditional values and had been relying on a pen and paper approach to manage all aspects of the business. Despite the dependability of this method, it was time-consuming and often left the company unable to take on more work and grow their business.
The Challenge
E&P Electrics, an electrical contracting company based in North Yorkshire, England, was facing challenges in managing their growing business. The company, which has been operating since 1986, was relying on traditional pen and paper methods to manage all aspects of their business. This approach, although dependable, was incredibly time-consuming and often left the company at maximum capacity, unable to take on more work and grow their business. The company was in dire need of a solution that would allow them to optimize their business operations while maintaining their strong customer relationships.
The Solution
E&P Electrics found their solution in Fergus, a digital platform that significantly reduced the company's data input, freeing up more time for them to focus on their contractors' progress. By reducing their manual data input on Fergus, the company was able to focus on monitoring its profitability, ensuring every job was driving the business towards its profit goals. The transition to Fergus revolutionized the office operations, making them virtually paper-free. The real-time tracking feature of Fergus allowed the company to get live data back from all of their electricians, enabling them to keep an eye on the profitability of every job on a daily basis.
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