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iOS, Android, Enterprise

Sector

IoT & Connected Devices, Property & Construction

Meet the Client

Bullitt Group, a key partner of Caterpillar, designs and distributes rugged mobile devices for tough working environments.

Caterpillar and Bullitt identified that construction companies with high value equipment needed a better way to manage tools and equipment across multiple fast-moving job sites.

Building a tracking device running over an experimental IoT network we collaborated with them to help build a comprehensive platform which didn’t only allow builders on site to locate expensive tools but also to book and reserve inventory in line with project timelines and build stages.

With proactive maintenance alerts the platform helped ensure that whatever equipment was needed was always in a fit condition for the task in hand

A global platform delivered on cutting edge networks from Verizon and Telstra

Hosted on the Microsoft Azure cloud, the platform makes it easy for workers to quickly register tools and create new tags. Reporting faulty or broken tools takes just a few taps. All of this information is fed back to managers in real-time. They can see where tools are, set who has access to them and create triggers to flag when they leave a site.

This removes the need for paperwork, increases visibility and drives operational efficiency across-the-board.

We also worked with Bullitt’s third party providers to create a marketplace through which managers can hire more tools when all inventories are in use

Key Features

Rapid Tool Registration
Add new tools or assets in seconds using rugged mobile devices, even in harsh environments.

Real-Time Location Tracking
Instantly view where each asset is and who last used it, with GPS-backed audit logs.

Fault Reporting & Triggers
Quick taps to flag damage or failure, notifying managers instantly.

Access Controls
Managers assign permissions by user or job role, limiting misuse or unauthorised movement of tools.

Integrated Hiring Marketplace
When inventory is maxed out, managers can hire additional tools directly through a third-party partner system.

Caterpillar app tracking every asset on a construction site

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