Revolutionize Mobile Workforce Management with FastField: A Game-Changer for Field Operations

In operations-heavy industries, you need to be able to reach your teams at any time, from anywhere. Not just for efficiency, but for overall safety and collaboration. In today’s always-on economy, workers out in the field have to be set up to receive information and updates in real time from the back office and vice versa. Otherwise, you’re going to be dealing with costly delays, constant miscommunication, and avoidable worksite injuries. Unfortunately, too many vertical-driven businesses aren’t equipped to deal with the modern, dynamic speed of work, and as a result, can’t keep up with demand. 

In 2023, Quickbase teamed up with FastField to address this challenge head-on. We formed a powerful partnership that bridges the gap between the field and the office like never before using advanced, but extremely easy-to-use, mobile compatibilities. Whether you’re in construction, manufacturing, utilities, or any industry where on-site data capture is crucial, FastField provides a versatile tool that streamlines your workflows, eliminates Gray Work, and helps your workers stay connected when it matters most.  

Fast, accurate data capture right at your fingertips. 

FastField is a powerful mobile forms solution that allows businesses to capture data in the field effortlessly. FastField's robust mobile forms solution ensures seamless data capture, form generation, and real-time insight from the field.  No more paper forms, no more endless searching through countless spreadsheets, no more manual data entry—goodbye, Gray Work.  

Eliminate Gray Work, elevate great work.  

By enabling real-time data collection and seamless integration with your back-office systems, FastField ensures that your team spends less time on administrative tasks and more time on what truly matters—delivering results.  

Key capabilities include:  

1. Enhanced Data Accuracy: Eliminate the risk of manual data entry errors with digital forms that ensure accurate data capture every time. 
2. Real-Time Data Sync: Instantly sync data from the field to your central database, allowing for real-time updates and quicker decision-making. 
3. Customizable Forms: Create and deploy customized forms tailored to your specific business needs, ensuring that you capture the exact data you need. 
4. Offline Capability: Collect data even in remote locations without internet access. FastField will sync the data once connectivity is restored. 
5. Advanced Features: Utilize advanced features like GPS location tracking, barcode scanning, and media capture to enrich your data collection process. 
    

 How FastField takes field data collection to the next level.  

FastField builds on Quickbase’s already robust work management platform with features like: 

• AI Form Converter: Leverages AI to convert an existing PDF document or paper form into a FastField form in seconds. This feature automatically translates pages, sections, and fields into the FastField form model. Available in open beta.  

• Image Capture with Annotation: Capture and annotate images directly within the app, providing a clear and detailed visual record of field conditions. 

• Offline Data Collection: Continue data collection without interruption, even in areas with no internet connectivity, ensuring that no data is lost. 

• Custom Workflows: Design custom workflows that guide your field teams through complex data collection processes, ensuring consistency and compliance. 
   

Integrating Quickbase and FastField: end-to end solutions for unmatched efficiency. 
 
Quickbase and FastField’s new integrations have created a powerful synergy -- delivering a seamless, end-to-end solution that enhances productivity, data management, and operational efficiency across your organization. 

1. Single Sign-On: Users can now access FastField using their existing Quickbase credentials, simplifying login processes and enhancing security. 
2. Two-Way Data Integration: Starting mid-August 2024, you can create a corresponding mobile form in FastField directly from a Quickbase table, ensuring that field data is automatically synced to your Quickbase app. 
3. Streamlined Workflows: Design focused mobile forms by excluding unnecessary fields, creating shorter and more efficient workflows for your field teams. 
4. Automated Dispatching: Use the FastField connector in Quickbase Pipelines to automate the dispatch of forms, pre-fill fields, and assign tasks, ensuring that your field teams have all the information they need to perform their duties effectively. 
5. Unified Administration: Manage your FastField billing directly from the Quickbase Admin Console, with easier access to billing management features. 

Together, Quickbase and FastField make work easier, more accurate, and safer.  

 Combining Quickbase and FastField provides a comprehensive solution that covers all aspects of your business operations—from field data collection to back-office management. Here’s why you should consider using both products together: 

• Increased Productivity: With automated data integration and streamlined workflows, your teams can focus on high-value tasks rather than administrative overhead. 

• Enhanced Data Accuracy: Real-time data sync ensures that everyone in your organization has access to the most up-to-date information, reducing errors and improving decision-making. 

• Improved Collaboration: Seamless integration between field and office teams fosters better communication and collaboration, driving overall business efficiency. 

• Scalability: Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, the combined capabilities of Quickbase and FastField can scale to meet your growing needs. 

Ready to experience the future of mobile workforce management with FastField and Quickbase? Start your free trial today and discover how these powerful tools can transform your operations, crush Gray Work, and drive meaningful results for your business.