As cloud systems readily provide materials suppliers with real-time data, more organizations are considering a mobile-forward strategy. After all, with all the moving parts in this on-the-go industry, having the option to leverage a mobile device — especially one that’s already owned — offers a lot of saved time. What should be considered next are the policies your team has established to make sure a mobile system unceasingly supports every operation.
Here are just a few ways we can ensure these devices remain safe and secure in the heavy building materials industry:
Fostering Steady Education
What does safe usage look like at your organization? It’s essential to provide steady education to employees about safe device usage. As the tech environment evolves rapidly, it’s crucial to establish what constitutes a liability and what doesn’t.
Investing in Strong Access Controls
No matter the device, password protection is vital in securing sensitive data. If a mobile device fell into the hands of a bad actor, that person has access to all of the company’s private information. Consider providing multi-factor authentication (MFA), which brings an additional layer of security that can protect a device, even if a user’s password is compromised.
A Reaction Plan for When Devices are Lost or Stolen
These devices are used throughout every hour of an employee’s day, so there’s a possibility of misplacing one. Establishing a reaction plan that includes options like remote wiping of company data can mitigate the risks of lost or stolen devices.
Using What We Already Have
Mobile solutions with simple and intuitive interfaces let plant staff avoid a learning curve and bypassing the need to learn a new device’s functionality. Plus, by letting plant staff tap into real-time data management while on the go, saved time can add up quickly.
As you consider operating with a flexible mobile approach, investing in thought-out policies can ensure you’re taking full advantage of secure and accelerated business processes.
Now, by snapping photos of material receipts with a mobile device, teams can digitize and confirms a day’s worth incoming tickets from across multiple plants all within a single hour. Once digitized in the cloud, any ticket can be uploaded, verified and viewed, all while checking for errors with an AI-powered sweep. Read more on Command Alkon’s Material Supply.