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How Digital Tools Reduce Paper Waste in Field Work

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How Digital Tools Reduce Paper Waste in Field Work

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April is Earth Month, an opportunity to reflect on how we can contribute to a healthier planet. For businesses with field operations, one of the easiest ways to reduce environmental impact is to reduce paper waste. Many industries still rely heavily on paper forms, invoices, checklists, and reports, leading to mountains of wasted paper. But what if there was a better way?

Enter digital tools that streamline data collection, improve efficiency, and help businesses reduce their paper consumption. GoCanvas® provides a digital solution that not only improves your workflow but also supports your sustainability efforts. Let’s take a closer look at how going paperless can make a difference for your business and the planet.

The Environmental Impact of Paper Waste in Field Work

It’s no secret that paper waste is a growing concern. The environmental consequences of paper waste in field operations are significant. The average office worker uses 10,000 sheets of paper annually, contributing to massive deforestation, water usage, and pollution that increases the carbon footprint of industries relying on traditional paper methods. In industries like construction, landscaping, and field services, paper is often used for:

The production of paper consumes vast resources, and this energy-intensive process produces harmful pollutants that contribute to global warming. Every year, millions of tons of paper end up in landfills, where it contributes to pollution and environmental degradation. By switching to digital data collection, businesses can significantly reduce their environmental impact while improving efficiency.

How Digital Tools Reduce Paper Waste

1. Replace Paper Forms with Digital Forms

Reducing paper use is a simple but impactful way to contribute to sustainability. Switching to electronic documents reduces reliance on paper products and cuts down on waste. With GoCanvas, you can create custom digital forms for your specific industry needs, like conducting inspections or logging maintenance tasks. These forms can be completed on smartphones or tablets, making it easier to capture data in real time, eliminating the need for paper copies, and reducing human errors. 

2. Real-Time Syncing and Reporting

One of the key benefits of digital tools is their ability to instantly sync data across devices and teams, creating a more environmentally responsible workflow. With GoCanvas, the need for paper documents is eliminated, reducing paper waste and the time it takes to sort through faxes or a mail room full of printed documents. By going paperless, businesses can dramatically reduce pollution and lessen the strain on ecosystems. Each step toward digitizing your processes—whether it’s using a digital signature for agreements or adopting an app for field workers—contributes to saving paper and the environment, one transaction at a time.

3. Cloud Storage—No More Paper Shuffling

Storing records on paper not only takes up valuable space but also leads to lost or damaged files. With GoCanvas, all your data is securely stored in the cloud, ensuring that your information is always safe, accessible, and easy to find. Say goodbye to paper filing cabinets and the risk of losing important documents.

4. Automated Workflows

With GoCanvas, tedious paperwork and manual tasks are a thing of the past. Instead of waiting for signatures, chasing down forms, or spending hours entering data, everything flows automatically. Field workers can complete tasks on their devices—and the moment they hit submit, the data is instantly available to the office team for review and approval. This means less back and forth, fewer errors, and a whole lot less stress. By automating the little things, your team can focus on getting the job done efficiently and on time.

Celebrate Earth Month: Save Trees, Save Time, and Save Money

Field teams and operations managers can drastically cut down on paper waste by replacing traditional paperwork with digital workflows. Instead of using paper documents for inspections, work orders, or safety reports, teams can complete forms on a mobile app, ensuring real-time data capture and eliminating the risk of lost or damaged paperwork. Electronic signatures allow for instant approvals without printing contracts or agreements, while cloud storage keeps all records organized and accessible without cluttering office space. These small but impactful changes reduce unnecessary wastage of paper, simplify compliance reporting, and help businesses operate more efficiently while supporting sustainability efforts.

Let’s make Earth Month a turning point for your business. GoCanvas empowers you to reduce paper waste in just a few easy steps while improving compliance, safety, and operational efficiency. Ready to take the leap?

Request a demo today to see how digital tools can reduce paper waste.

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About GoCanvas

GoCanvas®, part of the Nemetschek Group, is an all-in-one digital solution that transforms the way businesses connect their office and field teams. Our user-friendly platforms simplify and streamline tasks like scheduling, dispatch, inspections, daily reports, work orders, and invoicing—digitizing paper processes to enhance safety and ensuring maximum compliance with industry standards.

Like a Swiss Army knife for the field, it’s versatile, reliable, and built to handle any task—letting you focus on the work that matters.

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GoCanvas Integration with QuickBooks for Field Workers

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GoCanvas Integration with QuickBooks for Field Workers

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Simplifying Financial Management with QuickBooks for Field Workers

Managing finances is a crucial yet complex task for field service businesses. Manually tracking invoices, payroll, job expenses, and project costs can lead to inefficiencies, errors, and financial losses. That’s why many companies rely on QuickBooks—an accounting solution designed to streamline bookkeeping, payroll, and expense tracking.

But what if financial management could be even more seamless? Thanks to the GoCanvas® integration with QuickBooks, field teams can sync real-time jobsite data with accounting software, eliminating paperwork and manual data entry while ensuring financial accuracy.

Why Field Service Businesses Use QuickBooks for Accounting

Accounting needs in field service industries differ from other businesses. Teams must track expenses and sales, manage time and payroll, process invoices accurately, and ensure profitability per project. QuickBooks—especially QuickBooks Enterprise and QuickBooks Online Advanced—offers specialized features tailored to these needs.

Key Features of QuickBooks for Field Service Accounting

  • Automated invoicing: Generate and send invoices instantly.
  • Payroll management: Process payroll, calculate overtime, and track union rates.
  • Job cost tracking: Monitor labor and material costs to maintain profitability.
  • Custom financial reporting: Gain insights into profits and expenses to inform better decision-making.
  • Cloud access: Work from anywhere with real-time financial updates.
  • Industry-specific tools: QuickBooks’ contractor edition includes job costing and specialized reporting.
  • Seamless integrations: QuickBooks works with field service apps like GoCanvas to capture jobsite data.

However, even the best accounting software needs accurate, real-time data from the field to be truly effective. That’s where GoCanvas comes in.

How GoCanvas Improves QuickBooks for Field Service Businesses

While QuickBooks helps businesses manage finances, GoCanvas provides the missing link by automating data collection from jobsites. This reduces errors, speeds up processing, and gives businesses better financial oversight.

1. Automating Data Entry from the Field

Manually tracking materials, logging hours, and recording job progress can be time-consuming and error-prone. With GoCanvas:

  • Field teams submit jobsite data using mobile forms.
  • Data syncs instantly with QuickBooks, eliminating manual entry.
  • Business owners and accountants can access real-time financial data without discrepancies.

2. Streamlining Expense and Invoice Management

Many field service businesses struggle with tracking expenses and managing invoices efficiently. Integrating GoCanvas with QuickBooks helps by:

  • Capturing expenses on-site: Employees submit receipts and costs via mobile devices.
  • Automating invoice generation: QuickBooks instantly creates invoices based on job completion data.
  • Improving cash flow: Faster invoicing means reduced payment delays.

3. Improving Payroll Accuracy and Time Tracking

Managing payroll in the field service industry can be complex, with different rates, overtime, and compliance requirements. With GoCanvas and QuickBooks Time, businesses can:

  • Accurately track employee work hours in real time.
  • Automate wage and overtime calculations.
  • Reduce payroll disputes and ensure timely payments.

4. Keeping Financial Reports Up to Date

Real-time financial insights are critical for field service businesses. The GoCanvas–QuickBooks integration helps by:

  • Generating reports on job expenses and profitability
  • Identifying cost overruns before they affect the bottom line
  • Providing accurate forecasting for future business planning

Why Integrate QuickBooks and GoCanvas?

Field service businesses need a complete financial management solution. By integrating GoCanvas with QuickBooks, companies can:

  • Reduce admin work: Automate bookkeeping and eliminate manual data entry.
  • Improve accuracy: Eliminate duplicate forms and accounting errors.
  • Improve cash flow: Streamline invoicing and expense tracking.
  • Stay compliant: Reduce audit risks with accurate financial records.
  • Customize workflows: Tailor QuickBooks features to specific business needs.

Choosing the Right QuickBooks Version for Your Business

The best QuickBooks version depends on your business size and needs. Your options include:

  • QuickBooks Online Advanced: Ideal for businesses needing cloud-based access and easy integration with GoCanvas.
  • QuickBooks Enterprise: Best for larger businesses requiring advanced reporting and job costing.
  • QuickBooks Desktop: A solid choice for businesses preferring on-premise software with robust accounting tools.
  • Contractor Edition: Designed for field service businesses needing job-specific reports and cost tracking.

How to Set Up QuickBooks and GoCanvas for Your Business

  1. Choose the right QuickBooks version: Select the one that fits your accounting needs.
  2. Download the GoCanvas app: Equip your field teams with mobile access.
  3. Sync GoCanvas with QuickBooks: Automate data transfer from jobsites to accounting records.
  4. Train your team: Ensure employees know how to log expenses, time, and project updates.
  5. Get support if needed: Work with our team to ensure a smooth integration.

The Future of Field Service Accounting with GoCanvas and QuickBooks

More businesses are shifting to cloud-based financial management for flexibility and accessibility. Unlike QuickBooks Desktop, cloud solutions enable owners to collaborate with accountants and access financial data anytime. GoCanvas improves this by capturing real-time field data, ensuring QuickBooks remains up-to-date.

Key Questions to Consider When Choosing an Accounting Solution

  • Does it integrate with existing field service apps?
  • Can it track expenses and job costs in real time?
  • Does it automate invoicing and payroll processing?
  • Is it customizable to match your business operations?
  • Does it include features like job management and time tracking?

Go Digital with GoCanvas—Say Goodbye to Paperwork

You don’t have to rely on outdated, paper-based processes anymore. QuickBooks automates accounting, while GoCanvas ensures accurate real-time data submission from the field. Think of QuickBooks as your financial hub and GoCanvas as the bridge connecting jobsites to your accounting system. Learn more about our QuickBooks integration and see a demo in action.

Ready to simplify bookkeeping, invoicing, and payroll?

Request a custom demo today—because managing your business finances should be as efficient as your field operations!

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About GoCanvas

GoCanvas®, part of the Nemetschek Group, is an all-in-one digital solution that transforms the way businesses connect their office and field teams. Our user-friendly platforms simplify and streamline tasks like scheduling, dispatch, inspections, daily reports, work orders, and invoicing—digitizing paper processes to enhance safety and ensuring maximum compliance with industry standards.

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Empowering Business Growth: Jon Coley on GoCanvas Partnerships

Jon Coley on GoCanvas Partnerships
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Empowering Business Growth: Jon Coley on GoCanvas Partnerships

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The Future of Digital Transformation Is Collaborative

Technology is changing faster than ever, and businesses that want to stay ahead aren’t just adopting new solutions—they’re building strategic partnerships and white label software that fuel scalability, efficiency, and innovation. At GoCanvas®, we’ve always been focused on empowering businesses to work smarter with digital forms, automation, and seamless workflows. Now, we’re taking that a step further by expanding our partner network—and we want you to be part of it.

Meet Jon Coley: A Leader Focused on Growth and Innovation

To lead this initiative, we’re thrilled to introduce Jon Coley, GoCanvas’s Senior Vice President of Partnerships. With extensive experience scaling software companies through direct and indirect GTM strategies, Jon has successfully driven growth across multiple SaaS providers. He is dedicated to establishing GoCanvas as the premier partner for companies expanding their digital solutions.

“The best partnerships are built on mutual success,” Jon says. “At GoCanvas, we’re not just offering a product—we’re offering a way for businesses to grow, innovate, and differentiate themselves in their industries.”

Jon’s vision is simple: Create a partnership program that delivers real value, whether you’re reselling our platform or embedding it directly into your own digital automation.

Why Partnerships Matter: A New Era of Business Growth

GoCanvas has already helped thousands of businesses digitize paperwork, streamline workflows, and improve productivity. But we know that different businesses need different solutions—and that’s where partnerships come in.

By expanding our indirect business strategy, we’re making it easier for companies to:

  • Add GoCanvas to their product portfolio (for technology resellers and solution consultants).
  • Embed GoCanvas into their own software (for SaaS companies and product developers looking to add powerful digital forms without lengthy and costly product development).

This isn’t about shifting away from direct sales—it’s about making our technology more accessible to a wider range of businesses through strategic collaboration.

Two Ways to Partner with GoCanvas

We’ve built our partner network around two key opportunities:

1. Offer GoCanvas as a Standalone Solution

For businesses that want to expand their product offerings, the GoCanvas Reseller Program provides a turnkey solution to offer industry-leading digital forms and workflow automation. You get the tools, training, and support needed to sell GoCanvas to your customers and grow your business.

2. White-Label and Embed Our Technology

For software providers looking to enhance their platforms, GoCanvas’s White Label and Embedded Solutions allow you to seamlessly integrate our technology into your existing software. Whether you want a fully branded experience or a behind-the-scenes integration, we make it simple.

Spotlight: The Mobile SDK—A Game Changer for Embedded Solutions

For businesses with their own mobile and web applications, the GoCanvas SDK is a powerful way to embed digital forms directly into your platform. This enables you to offer your users the ability to easily capture data, automate workflows, and streamline field operations in real time—without the time, cost, or complexity of custom development..

Why Businesses Love the SDK

  • Embedded functionality: Integrate GoCanvas’s digital forms and workflow automation directly into your platform, keeping users within your ecosystem.
  • Brand control: Maintain a fully branded experience without relying on an external white-label solution.
  • Faster time to market: Quickly add powerful data capture and automation features without the cost or complexity of custom development.
  • Improved user experience: Keep customers engaged with a seamless in-platform experience that boosts adoption and retention.

It’s the perfect way to enhance an existing product without reinventing the wheel.

Looking Ahead: Join the GoCanvas Partner Network

Jon’s mission is clear: Make GoCanvas the best partner for businesses looking to scale. Whether you’re a reseller, a SaaS company, or a technology provider, our partner program is built to help you grow and succeed.

“We’re not just looking for partners—we’re looking for businesses [that] want to innovate alongside us,” Jon says. “Together, we can redefine how companies collect and use data in the field.”

Now’s the Time to Explore Partnership Opportunities

The demand for smart, digital solutions is only growing, and businesses that embrace strategic partnerships will scale faster and smarter. If you’re looking for new revenue opportunities and a way to bring more value to your customers, let’s talk.

Explore the GoCanvas Partner Network and see how we can grow together.

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About GoCanvas

GoCanvas®, part of the Nemetschek Group, is an all-in-one digital solution that transforms the way businesses connect their office and field teams. Our user-friendly platforms simplify and streamline tasks like scheduling, dispatch, inspections, daily reports, work orders, and invoicing—digitizing paper processes to enhance safety and ensuring maximum compliance with industry standards.

Like a Swiss Army knife for the field, it’s versatile, reliable, and built to handle any task—letting you focus on the work that matters.

Start Your Partnership With GoCanvas Today

Enable your customers with a world-class field data collection solution and start driving revenue today.

5 Best Practices for Small Business Data Collection

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5 Best Practices for Small Business Data Collection

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Data collection is critical for any small business. After all, the data you collect can help you make better decisions about your customers, your marketing strategy, and even your overall business strategy. But collecting data can be a challenge, especially for small businesses.

No matter what industry or niche you’re in, one of the things that can make or break you is how you handle data collection. There are many different types of data collection such as survey questions, demographics questionnaires, customer data, web analytics, and more—the important thing is that you have a system in place to collect this data so you can use it to improve your business.

Failing to follow the best practices for data collection can have serious consequences, such as decreased customer satisfaction, lower data quality, and even legal issues. Small businesses should focus on data collection as much, if not more, than bigger businesses because they don’t have the same resources to fall back on. A big business might be OK with losing a few invoices a month and missing out on $10,000 in potential revenue. But can you afford to do the same?

Here are a few best practices for small businesses to follow for successful data collection:

1. Create a Process for Data Management

There are many different methods of data collection, so the most important thing is to have a process in place. Whether you’re just getting started with your data collection efforts or refocusing your approach, this process should be repeatable and scalable so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel as your company grows.

There are many aspects to consider when creating your process for data collection, such as:

  • How will you collect the data?
  • Who will be responsible for collecting the data?
  • When will the data be collected?
  • How often will the data be collected?
  • What format will the data be collected in?

Avoiding time-consuming and costly mistakes is essential for small businesses across the board, and data collection is no exception. Defining the data set you need and how you will collect it from the outset will help save time and money down the line.

2. Be Consistent with Data Integrity

Data integrity is essential for small businesses. This means that the data you collect needs to be accurate and consistent. There are a few ways to ensure this:

  • Use the same method of data collection each time: This could be surveys, customer feedback forms, web analytics, or something else.
  • Create a data dictionary: A data dictionary is a reference tool that defines all of the data points you’re collecting and how they should be used. This is especially helpful to ensure consistency if you have multiple team members responsible for data collection.
  • Use templates: Templates help ensure that the data is collected in a consistent format, which will make it easier to analyze and use the information later on.
  • Stick to a time frame: Timing is everything when it comes to data collection. Collecting data at the same time each day, week, or month will help you spot trends over time.

Being consistent with your data collection methods is crucial so you can track your efforts and unlock the ability to make data-informed business decisions.

3. Collect and Store Your Data Securely

You are probably collecting various types of information from your customers, partners, and employees, in addition to the data you track about your own business. At GoCanvas®, we help our clients store their data securely in the cloud, so there’s no need to worry about file cabinets or physical storage space.

4. Make Data Collection Simple

Another best practice for small business data collection is to make it as simple as possible for your workforce and/or your customers to get you the information you’re looking for. No one wants to fill out a 20-question survey, so try to keep things short and sweet. You can also use incentives to encourage participation in surveys or feedback forms.

Instead of asking people to fill out paper forms, why not use online surveys? You’ll get your raw data back quickly, securely, and in real time, and you won’t have to deal with terrible handwriting, torn pages, or lost forms.

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5. Evaluate and Improve Your Data Collection Process

As a business owner, it’s important to set time aside to take a step back and evaluate your data collection efforts—as well as the data itself. Ask yourself what’s working and what’s not working, Using Analytics features and technologies (signature capture, integrations, GPS recording, barcode scanning, calculations, etc.) can help you improve the quality of your data and highlight any elements of your data collection process that are holding you back. As you know, tightening the sales cycle in a small business is incredibly important for growth and sustainability.

Modernize the Way Your Small Business Collects Data

Whether you are looking to improve your data handling processes or advance reporting, we hope you consider using GoCanvas as your data collection tool. Sign up for GoCanvas free and give our platform a try today!

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New Year, New Efficiency: 5 Ways GoCanvas Can Help You Dominate 2025

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New Year, New Efficiency: 5 Ways GoCanvas Can Help You Dominate 2025

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Is your field service team ready to thrive in the new year? Forget the old hassles of paperwork, delays, and inefficiencies—this year is all about working smarter, not harder.

With GoCanvas® in your toolkit, you’ll have the power to simplify your processes, save time, and grow your business. Let’s dive into five game-changing ways GoCanvas helps you hit the ground running in 2025.

1. Ditch the Paperwork: Go Mobile and Stay Connected

Fieldwork shouldn’t feel like dragging a filing cabinet around. With GoCanvas’s mobile-friendly forms, your team can capture real-time data anytime, anywhere—even offline. Whether you’re wrangling daily reports or work orders, everything’s digitized and ready when you are.

2. See the Big Picture: Centralized Dashboards at Your Fingertips

Say goodbye to siloed data and hello to total visibility. GoCanvas centralizes all your field data, making it easy to track, analyze, and act on insights. Now, your team is always on the same page (even if there’s no paper involved!).

3. Real-Time Updates: Keep Your Team in the Loop

In field service, speed and communication are everything. With GoCanvas’s dispatch feature and workflow, your team is always connected and ready to respond faster than ever.

4. Digital Documentation: Risk Less, Do More

Lost paperwork and compliance worries? Not this year, because GoCanvas digitizes your forms and boosts documentation with photo and video capture. This results in less stress, better records, and more time to focus on what matters.

5. Streamline Everything: Integrate Your Tools

Your tools should work for you, not the other way around. GoCanvas integrates with platforms like QuickBooks and Google Sheets, automating workflows and keeping your data in sync. That means less busywork and more productivity.

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Real-Life Wins: How NAC Mechanical Services Transformed Its Workflow

NAC Mechanical Services, a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC systems, faced significant challenges with outdated paper processes that slowed things down. After adopting GoCanvas, NAC saw transformative results:

  • $405,000 in saved billable hours annually: With GoCanvas, NAC eliminated the need for technicians to make weekly paper form drop-offs at the office, freeing up an average of two hours per technician per week.
  • $47,940 in annual payroll processing savings: GoCanvas streamlined payroll processing, cutting down time and costs for NAC.
  • Improved customer satisfaction: Thanks to new, detailed digital forms, NAC’s customers now receive clear, transparent service breakdowns, strengthening trust and loyalty.

NAC’s story shows the real impact of going digital: saving time, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction.

Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet with GoCanvas

Efficiency, growth, and peace of mind are just a few clicks away. Start the year strong by simplifying your workflows, cutting costs, and keeping your team ahead of the curve.

Let’s make it happen:
👉 Request a demo now and discover how GoCanvas can help you dominate in 2025.
👉 Try GoCanvas for free—your best year yet is just one download away.

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About GoCanvas

GoCanvas® is on a mission to simplify inspections and maximize compliance. Our intuitive platform takes care of the administrative tasks, freeing our customers to focus on what truly matters – safeguarding their people, protecting their equipment, and delivering exceptional quality to their customers. 

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2024 GoCanvas Operational Excellence Award: McNeilus Wins!

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2024 GoCanvas Operational Excellence Award:
McNeilus Wins!

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Celebrating Excellence: McNeilus Takes the Top Honor

The results are in, and McNeilus has earned the prestigious 2024 GoCanvas Operational Excellence Award! This heavy equipment manufacturing leader has set a new standard for operational success, showcasing how innovation and determination can transform an entire business. Let’s dive into its story and celebrate its incredible journey.

How McNeilus Stood Out

McNeilus has been a longtime user of GoCanvas®, adopting the platform back in 2018 to streamline its operations. Over the years, the company has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, submitting more than 119,000 digital forms to revolutionize its workflows. By integrating GoCanvas with tools like Domo, McNeilus has developed advanced analytics and decision-making processes that keep it ahead of the curve.

A commitment to excellence, combined with a drive to innovate, has made McNeilus a standout example of how GoCanvas can empower businesses to achieve more.

Key Achievements:

  • Unmatched scale: Over 119,000 digital forms submitted since 2018
  • Innovative integrations: Seamless data-sharing with tools like Domo
  • Industry leader: Workflows so efficient that others in the industry are following its lead

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The Impact of GoCanvas on McNeilus

For McNeilus, GoCanvas has been more than just a tool—it’s been a game changer. By replacing outdated processes with digital solutions, McNeilus has:

  • Saved time: Eliminating manual paperwork sped up operations.
  • Reduced errors: Real-time data ensures accuracy and accountability.
  • Empowered teams: Streamlined workflows let employees focus on what they do best.

Leveraging Domo for Growth

Domo has enabled McNeilus to rapidly grow and develop its analytics, tailoring metrics and dashboards to meet specific business needs. Adding new metrics or adjusting reports is a simple process, giving the team the agility to adapt quickly. This adaptability aligns with McNeilus’s strong culture of continuous improvement, allowing for immediate and impactful process changes.

Maximizing the Max Plan

The upgrade to the Max plan has been an exciting development for McNeilus, introducing the use of videos and attachments to enhance processes further. These tools have streamlined workflows and improved collaboration, making a significant difference in daily operations.

Standardizing for Success

One of McNeilus’s standout achievements has been the creation of a standardized vehicle inspection form for its pre-delivery inspection process. This form has been shared with industry partners to help them build out their own processes. By focusing on customers’ expectations, McNeilus has improved delivered quality and ensured consistency across shared customers.

Driving Referrals and Expanding GoCanvas’s Reach

McNeilus’s success with GoCanvas has led to an organic expansion of the platform’s use. Partner companies initially started as users on McNeilus’s account, utilizing shared forms and processes. Inspired by McNeilus’s success, these partners eventually opened their own GoCanvas accounts, customizing templates to fit their internal needs. This ripple effect has expanded GoCanvas’s impact across multiple organizations.

Join the Celebration

McNeilus’s story is a testament to what’s possible with the right tools and mindset. The heavy equipment manufacturer has shown how digital transformation can drive success, inspire teams, and set new industry standards.

Want to achieve operational excellence like McNeilus? Request a demo and see how GoCanvas can help your business save time, reduce errors, and work smarter every step of the way.

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About GoCanvas

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Top 3 Finalists for the 2024 GoCanvas Operational Excellence Award

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Top 3 Finalists for the
2024 GoCanvas Operational Excellence Award

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The 2024 GoCanvas® Operational Excellence Award celebrates businesses that have worked hard to improve how they get things done. These top three finalists are proof of how GoCanvas can help companies work smarter and faster. Let’s dive into their stories and see how they’ve raised the bar.

Premier Services Group

Industry: Construction Services

Premier Services Group has made big changes in how it handles its construction projects. Before using GoCanvas, paperwork slowed down the construction services company’s processes—inspections and work orders took too long, and mistakes were common. Then, GoCanvas changed the game. Now, the team at Premier Services Group handles inspections and submits reports on the spot, saving time, cutting down errors, and providing a shining example of how to run a smoother operation.

Key Wins with GoCanvas:

  • Quicker inspections and work orders
  • Faster project completion
  • Fewer mistakes thanks to real-time data

Pa(in)perwork

❌ Slow

❌ Frustrating

❌ Costly

Go Digital

Make the Switch

McNeilus

Industry: Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

McNeilus has been using GoCanvas to keep things running efficiently for years. Since 2018, the heavy equipment manufacturer has submitted over 119,000 digital forms, making it a leader in its industry. By connecting GoCanvas with analytics tools like Domo, the company has created workflows that help it make smarter decisions. McNeilus is setting the standard for heavy equipment manufacturers.

Key Wins with GoCanvas:

  • Over 119,000 forms submitted since 2018
  • Smart data-sharing with integrated tools
  • Workflows so effective that they’re being copied by others in the industry

ASSA ABLOY

Industry: Door Security Solutions

ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in door security, has used GoCanvas to tighten up its inspection and maintenance work. Since ditching the paperwork, the company’s processes are faster and more accurate. On-site inspections are now a breeze, with every detail meeting ASSA ABLOY’s high standards. The company’s focus on doing things right has earned it a well-deserved spot in the top three.

Key Wins with GoCanvas:

  • Faster, more accurate inspections
  • No more paperwork slowing things down
  • Better teamwork with streamlined workflows

Excellence in Action

These finalists show what’s possible when businesses embrace tools that help them improve operations. Whether by saving time, reducing errors, or streamlining teamwork, they’ve set the bar for operational excellence.

Want to improve your business like these finalists? Request a demo today to see how GoCanvas can help you work faster, cut down on mistakes, and keep your team running smoothly.

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About GoCanvas

GoCanvas® is on a mission to simplify inspections and maximize compliance. Our intuitive platform takes care of the administrative tasks, freeing our customers to focus on what truly matters – safeguarding their people, protecting their equipment, and delivering exceptional quality to their customers. 

Since 2008, thousands of companies have chosen GoCanvas as their go-to partner for seamless field operations.

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Top 10 Nominees for the 2024 GoCanvas Operational Excellence Award

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Top 10 Nominees for the
2024 GoCanvas Operational Excellence Award

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The GoCanvas Operational Excellence Award celebrates companies that have harnessed the power of GoCanvas to streamline their processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and elevate their business performance. This award recognizes those who have gone above and beyond in improving operational efficiency, embracing digital transformation, and driving innovation in their industries.

We’re proud to highlight 10 incredible companies nominated for this award in 2024. Each has made major strides in improving its processes, boosting efficiency, and achieving more with less. Let’s dive into how these companies have revolutionized their operations with GoCanvas.

1. TAS Energy

TAS Energy used to rely on outdated manual processes for tracking project data and inspections. With GoCanvas, the company eliminated the chaos of paper by automating workflows and improving data accuracy. Now, TAS Energy can manage multiple projects seamlessly, reducing downtime and increasing productivity across the board.

2. Orbit Medical

Orbit Medical faced a mountain of paperwork that was slowing it down. By going paperless with GoCanvas, the company transformed its entire delivery and service process. With over 30,000 digital submissions, Orbit Medical has cut its paperwork management time by 75%, making billing faster and ensuring on-time payment, every time.

3. Clearway Energy

Clearway Energy moved beyond paperless forms to a full data collection and analysis system with GoCanvas. Now, the company uses GoCanvas for safety docs, compliance, inspections, and service reports, allowing it to spot weaknesses and improve operations across the board.

4. Pro-Techs Surfacing

Pro-Techs Surfacing used to deal with delays and inaccuracies caused by paper-based processes. Now, the company has automated its data collection with GoCanvas, speeding up field reporting and eliminating the risk of human error. The result? Faster, more efficient service and smoother day-to-day operations.

5. ASSA ABLOY

Before ASSA ABLOY pivoted to GoCanvas, its paper-based inspection system was holding it back. With GoCanvas, the company has digitized its entire inspection process, making data sharing and communication more efficient than ever. This shift has boosted ASSA ABLOY’s productivity, reduced turnaround times, and improved overall operational efficiency.

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6. Mack Trucks

Mack Trucks had a paper-heavy process for inspections and issue tracking that caused delays and errors. By moving to GoCanvas, the company consolidated all of its data into one platform, reducing response times and improving communication across teams. This change has not only saved time but also improved customer service.

7. Premier Services Group

Premier Services Group (PSG) was bogged down by the inefficiencies of Excel-based quotes and estimates. With GoCanvas, PSG streamlined and integrated its processes with project management systems, unlocking the ability to handle more projects with fewer resources—all while ensuring greater accuracy.

8. OS Medical

OS Medical faced compromised field operations due to the multiple challenges associated with paper forms. With GoCanvas, the company automated its processes, allowing for seamless data collection and sharing. This shift has helped OS Medical improve reporting accuracy, collaborate more effectively, and save valuable time.

9. Big Truck Rentals

Big Truck Rentals used to manage its inspections with paper forms, which led to errors and delays. Since switching to GoCanvas, the company has digitized its inspections and integrated with Salesforce, making its processes faster and more accurate. This transformation has streamlined the company’s operations, allowing it to provide better service to its clients.

10. McNeilus

McNeilus has been using GoCanvas since 2020, and it has achieved impressive results. By automating inspections and creating standardized templates, the company has significantly reduced manual tasks and improved data accuracy. This shift has allowed McNeilus to boost efficiency and streamline operations across its teams.

These 10 companies have proven that embracing digital tools can take operations to the next level. Through GoCanvas, they’ve streamlined processes, improved accuracy, and dramatically increased productivity, becoming shining examples of operational excellence in action.

Are you ready to take your operations to the next level? Request a demo and learn how GoCanvas can help your company achieve the same success and efficiency enjoyed by this year’s Operational Excellence Award nominees.

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