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Capturing Data - Roll Off Containers (Dumpsters)
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Summary
Phase Two of your Quick Start Implementation includes setting up your devices and capturing data.
This is your guide to getting started with TrackAbout's iOS/Android Application. But first, there are some pre-requisites you need to review before continuing with this guide.
- Getting Started - Roll Off Containers (Dumpsters) - By this time, you should already be well on your way through this page which provides the steps for getting your system set up and configured to your particular needs. If you have not gone through Getting Started with TrackAbout please contact your OnTrack Implementation Specialist at Support@trackabout.com
- Smartphone App --Have you downloaded the application yet? If not, you need to follow the Steps to get your devices ready for use.
Ready, Set, Go
Now that you have completed the pre-requisites, it's time to start using your app. We'll take you through some basic instructions and show you how the Smartphone application can be used.
Log into the TrackAbout app
On the mobile device, start the TrackAbout app by clicking the TrackAbout icon.
Login using the username or email address, and your password sent to you in your welcome email
Menu and Basics
You are now logged in. The main action menu is displayed.
Note that your screen might differ from what is shown here.
Tip Swipe right to display other action menu(s).
In the header of the app, you will always see two icons:
- Hamburger menu (three stacked lines) - This gives you access to the Asset Search, app settings and other features
- Synchronization - this button allows you to sync your app with your TrackAbout website. This pulls down the latest information from your website and also ensures any records currently on your devices are saved up to the site.
NOTE: You should be syncing your application at least on a daily basis to make sure you're working with the latest data from your TrackAbout system.
Track Your Containers
Registering Containers
Physical Registration - Barcode and Tag Placement Best Practices
A crucial part of the registration process includes affixing a tag/barcode to the asset. Review,Labels_for_Roll_Off_Containers_(Dumpsters) for est practices for selecting and placing Roll Off Container tracking labels can be found here.
Note: A physical barcode should not be applied to an asset before the "Scan Asset Barcode" step below. This will ensure that all barcoded assets have correct and complete information collected as they are registered in TrackAbout
Register Roll Off
(you may choose to call this action by another name) is used for registering assets in your system.
- Optional Information: TrackAbout can insert custom screens to collect asset attributes.
When complete with all barcodes Tap Save in the upper right hand corner. Note When the action is saved, your device will provide visual and audible feedback.
If you do not have connectivity at save time, the app will automatically save your action at the next opportunity.
Set Container Location
This allows you to set a container's location at one of your internal branches/facilities.
For instance, let's say that you have containers that are going to be moved from your main facility to a storage location or yard. Use the Set Container Location action to move that container.
Deliver Containers
The Delivery process is used to move your assets from an internal location to a customer location.
Customer Orders You may opt to create Orders in TrackAbout. This is a great way to organize all of your customer orders and provide your drivers with information about where to go and what needs to be dropped off/picked up. Use the Create New Order page to get your orders in the system. The Create New Order wiki page gives complete information about how to create those orders.
Once your orders are in the system, you can print out you daily Delivery Tickets report. This will provide your drivers with Customer and Delivery number barcodes so that no manual entry is needed during delivery. This report will be available to you on the TrackAbout website via the Custom Reports page.
Here is an example of how each delivery ticket will print:
Next, use the TrackAbout App to Drop Off and Pick up your containers:
Mobile Delivery Screens
Customer Audit
The Customer Audit functionality allows you to compare what TrackAbout thinks a customer has on balance to what is found physically on-site.
The TrackAbout app is used to scan all found assets at a customer location and then the TrackAbout website is used to reconcile the audit. See the page on Customer Audit for more information about this process.
NEXT: Reviewing Data
Now that you have started to capture data, it's time to review and utilize that data. Proceed to the next page to learn about TrackAbout tools and reporting as available on your TrackAbout website.
Continue to Reviewing Data - Roll Off Containers (Dumpsters) →