Enterprise mobility is increasingly playing an important role in accessing enterprise data to enhance decision-making in manufacturing organizations. Uncover the potential of enterprise mobility for manufacturing companies and understand the importance of implementing mobile solutions to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and better manage resources and materials. Whether B2E or B2C, this presentation provides insight, tips, and guidance on how to approach implementation, navigate the mobility landscape, and address common challenges.

1. Top 5 Enterprise Mobility Apps
Manufacturers Should Implement in 2015
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Mobility in Manufacturing

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Mobility in Manufacturing is Varied and Comprehensive
Consumer
Product Marketing
Product enquiry
and quote request
Advance shipping
notification
Customer self care
Field Sales
Dealer and
supplier
management
Marketing/
promotion
planning &
optimization
Field Service
Account &
Opportunity
Management
Workflow and
service request
approvals
Supply Chain
Inventory
management
Forecast
collaboration
Alerts receipts and
sign off
Warehousing
Material tracking
Issue reporting
Inventory check
Task scheduling
Shipment tracking
Operations
Asset management
Plant operation
management
Plant maintenance
Asset tool tracking
Logistics
Effective load
scheduling
Dynamic route
modification
Container
management
Quality
Error proofing
Inspection and
rejection
Notification
Batch tracking
HR
Collaboration
Employee Self-
service forms
management
Human capital
management
Management
Reports on
corporate metrics
Communication
tools
Integration with
enterprise systems
Source: dell.com

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The Enterprise Mobility Implementation Cycle
Analyze
Design
(UI, UX, System)
Develop
User Acceptance
Testing
Integration with
LOB Systems
Adoption
Enhance
Agile
Development
Go Live
Blue
PrintInnovate, Incubate
Pilot Testing
Support

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Implementing Mobility – Where to Start?
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Approach to Implementing Mobile Apps
Extent of mobility in an organization function
User experience
Time sensitivity
Native capabilities – relevant features
Cost of deploying and maintaining the solution
ROI
Flexibility and scalability
Cross platform support
Enterprise-grade security controls

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Top 5 Mobility Apps
Consumer Field Sales Field Service Supply Chain Warehousing
Operations Logistics Quality HR Management
Sales App Service App
Logistics App Inspection App
BI / Dashboard
App

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Implementation Case Studies

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App #1 – Sales App
Day/week/month
wise scheduled
activities
Dashboard featuring Leads,
Opportunities, Sales
Activities, Accounts, Contacts,
Generate Quote, Search, Sync
with company ERP
Add activity, Add
attendees, Start & End
time

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App #1 – Sales App
Contacts history (sync
from company ERP)
Add contact with details
to the list

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Sales App Implementation Case – Field Sales Workforce App
Getting away from web and understanding mobile UI
Native like experience
Use of specific icons in the app
Customization & generation of multiple packing slip designs
Push sales order from mobile to AX
Usage of mobile friendly Controls like Toggle Switch, Touch
Menu, Pull to Refresh
Cross platform compatibility
Client: An elevator manufacturing firm

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App #2 – Service App
App Dashboard
with navigation
buttons
Customer information
& service order details
Problem diagnosis
Time spent on a service
order
Add image / video /
audio of parts

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App #2 – Service App
Service order worklist
with status & priority
Customer signature
Order completion
Submit quote and
order parts
Generate invoice
Preview service report

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Service App Implementation Case – Field Service Mobile App
Need for a middleware
License consideration
Type of integration – tightly coupled or loosely coupled
Security
Real-time data visibility
Sync tasks from ERP to mobile and vice versa
Cross platform compatibility
Client: An electrical equipment manufacturing firm

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App #3 – Logistics App
Features to track Loads,
Tenders, Generate a Quote,
Receive Alerts and Routing
Shipping details, Confirm pick-
up, Report transit delays

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App #3 – Logistics App
Order details, Shipment
details
Search order and view
shipment status, Invoice,
Order close

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Logistics App Implementation Case
Track shipments in real-time
Status and track delivery
Store and protect data on device
Better customer satisfaction through visibility in shipment
Improved productivity in the field
Automatic backup of data
Proof of delivery
Client: Is a textile manufacturer

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App #4 – Inspection App
Inbound inspection manager
dashboard with Customer
name, Inspected by,
Inspected date & Status
Container IN & OUT
Inspection record with –
Serial no.
Sales rep involved
Equip Size
Equip Type
Customer signature (left)
Inspection manager
signature (right)

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App #4 – Inspection App
Inspection manager can view
customer inspection screen
Damage Billing Sheet
View with
Contact details,
Return date & cost,
Damage notes,
Authorized signature

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Inspection App Implementation Case – “Off rent” Inspection App
Client: A storage container manufacturer
App behaviors during different connectivity speed –
Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, 4G
Various device compatibility
Operating system compatibility
Store info in work order system for current & future
processing
Data sync for offline access
Google Map integration
Performance & Security testing

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App #5 – Dashboards/Business Intelligence App
Rich graphics – regional
analysis
Organize reports
Explore and Analyze data
with charts and
visualization

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App #5 – Dashboards/Business Intelligence App
Year wise Graphs of product
sold in each area
Tiles chart representation
of products sold in each
region of a country

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Dashboards/Business Intelligence App Implementation Case
View and interact with data - anywhere
Protect against data loss
Fast performance and enhanced UX
Information in a security rich environment
Rich interactive BI interface
Generate stats and reports on predefined & customized types
Quick decision making
Client: An agro firm

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Next Steps: Implementing Mobility

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Scoping Your Mobility Solution?
1. Mobile workforce size?
2. Mobile device platforms?
3. Type of device planning to use?
4. Business function to go mobile?
5. LOB system integration?
6. Timeline for mobile app deployment?
Visit http://www.indusa.com/mobility-scoping-tool/

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Critical Questions & Factors for Mobility Implementation
The vendor's
viability,
reputation,
service and
support

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IBM MobileFirst

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IBM MobileFirst reduces your mobile
back-end effort so that you can focus on
creating value where it matters most
– your customers’ experiences
Development
Engagement
Security
Operations
Development
Engagement
Security
Operations
Today, most organizations have no
choice but to focus mobile efforts
“under the surface”
IBM MobileFirst

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IBM MobileFirst
The five biggest challenges you will face when you build and deploy mobile apps
1. Securing apps while connecting to enterprise data
2. Rapid, continuous delivery while maintaining 5 star app ratings
3. Unpredictable scale requirements for data
4. Delivering contextual apps that are compelling and productive for users
5. Managing and troubleshooting deployed apps

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IBM MobileFirst
IBM has a platform to address your challenges
in building and deploying mobile apps
See the results other clients are achieving with the IBM MobileFirst Platform
Source: 1. IBM Software Technical White Paper April 2014
2. Gartner Magic Quadrant for Mobile Application
Development Platform, 2 September 2014.
 In an IBM study, compared to “do-it-yourself platforms,” IBM’s integrated platform saves development expense
across the app lifecycle from design, code, deploy, test, to operations and support1
 Enables organizations to use existing skills in platforms and development approaches
 Complemented by IBM’s portfolio of software and services including mobile management, application lifecycle
management, cloud, security, and connectivity
 Supports open standards that include IBM Bluemix services
 Gartner recognizes IBM as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Mobile Application Development Platforms* based
on its ability to execute and completeness of vision2
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research
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of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact.
Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research,
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About Indusa

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•Discrete and process manufacturing
•Professional services
•Public sector
•Education
•Healthcare
•Retail
Industries
•Enterprise Mobility
•ERP
•SharePoint
•CRM
•Custom Development
•Business Intelligence
•Application Support and
Maintenance
•Quality Assurance and Testing
Practices
Technology Consulting
System Integrator
IT Services
Headquarters: Chicago, US
Dev Center: Ahmedabad, India
Sales Office: London, UK; Pune, India
SEI CMM Level 4 (process maturity)
ISO 27001:2005 (security)
80% of client relationships last
over 8 years
Indusa Overview
In business since 1989 –
Over 25 years

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Enterprise Mobility Capabilities
Services:
• App Development
• Mobile Website
Development
• Integration
• Mobile BI
• Mobile Device / App
Testing
End to end Mobility
Services
Certified team with
IBM Worklight
certification
Solutions:
• Field Service App
• Field Sales App
• Field Procurement
App
• Mobile CRM App
Create customers
for life
Microsoft Partner with
Silver Competency in
Mobility
Competencies
• Silver Partnership for
Samsung Enterprise
Alliance Program
• IBM Business Partner

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Indusa - Key Clientele & Partnerships
Partnerships & AlliancesKey Clientele

36. Thank You!
Indusa
Website: www.indusa.com
Manan Thakkar: manan.thakkar@indusa.com
IBM (David Weilert): daveweilert@us.ibm.com