Data is a powerful tool in today's digitally driven world. However, its real power lies not in its accumulation but in its interpretation and application.
Field workers collect various amounts of data on operations. This often includes the use of a data collection tool, something like Fulcrum, to track and log information at various sites. Now, what happens with all of this raw data?
All of this data gathered in the field is valuable, but it's hard to extrapolate value from a collection of numbers. The ability to visualize this data can drive operations and decision-making processes in a way that is both efficient and effective.
In this post, we'll explore how teams can leverage their field data to make more informed decisions. We'll cover how Spontivly centralizes your data, visualizes data in charts, graphs, and more, and the importance of visualizing data to make decisions.
What is Field Data?
Field data is the raw information that is collected directly from various sources.
This could include customer feedback, project status, or numerical measurement. The key aspect of field data is that it is real-time, meaning it provides an up-to-date snapshot of a particular situation or trend.
Field data is most often used by telecommunications companies, bodies of government, construction teams, and other similar industries to track data. Teams will use a data collection tool, like Fulcrum, to gather, log, and then analyze data from various job sites, locations, and projects.
Field data is used to determine how long a project lasts, the effectiveness of different teams, and track any trends or discrepancies in the data.
So, where does Spontivly come in? We're glad you asked.
All of this data is great, but it's a bunch of stats, numbers, and figures that hold no value if they can't be analyzed. The data needs to be visualized in the form of a graph, chart, or other visual format to be able to see and track changes over time.
Why Visualizing Data is Important
Visualizing data is important because it enables you to see patterns, trends, and insights that might not be immediately apparent in raw data. Data collection tools do a fantastic job of gathering and collecting data, but teams still struggle to showcase the value of having that data.
This is where Spontivly comes in to help with our no-code data dashboard builder for teams of all skill levels. The platform is built so your entire team can build a visual report within five minutes, without the need for an overly complex program, an expensive database, or an entire team of technical engineers to build one report.
By presenting data in a visual format, it becomes easier to understand and interpret. This is particularly important in today's data-driven world where the ability to make quick, informed decisions can be the difference between success and failure.
How Visualizing Field Data Helps Make Better Decisions
Visualizing field data helps make better decisions by providing a clear, easy-to-understand snapshot of the current situation or trend.
This allows decision-makers to quickly identify areas of success or concern, and make informed decisions accordingly. For example, a visual representation of sales data could quickly highlight a sudden drop in sales, prompting an investigation into the cause.
Or, for construction teams, visualizing data in a dashboard format allows teams to see where progress moves along quickly or where there's the potential for backlogs. By examining this data in a chart, teams can determine where these pauses happen. Is it in the supply chain? Are teams waiting on materials? Construction teams can project better timelines for their clients, determine where problems may arise, and correct based on previous data available.
Construction plans. Image from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/floor-plan-on-white-paper-8837511/.What is Spontivly? 🦙
Spontivly is a data visualization tool. It's a no-code data dashboard solution that connects directly to your suite of tools without the need for a data engineer.
Spontivly is developed for non-technical teams, like those in telecommunications or construction, that need to build and present reports to their teams. Spontivly leverages API connections to pull data into the platform. Then, the interface uses a drag-and-drop functionality to build reports from all of your data in five minutes or less.
We believe that just like Canva simplified the process of creating visual content, Spontivly can simplify the process of creating data dashboards.
How Does Spontivly Work?
Spontivly is designed to be user-friendly. When you create an account, you are prompted to link all of the platforms you use to collect data. The simple API connection requires your login credentials and within three clicks, your data will be available to use in Spontivly.
Once linked, you can start building your dashboard by selecting the type of chart you want to add. The dashboard can be personalized based on the platform you're pulling data from, the specific data you want to visualize, the colors, chart styles, and the size of the sample you want. The dashboard is easy to edit, allowing you to add, delete, or change elements as required.
Spontivly even includes customizations like custom colors to ensure your report matches your brand palette when presenting to your executive team.
Next Steps
Data visualization is a powerful tool driving operations and decision-making processes. Spontivly is a tool that simplifies this process, making it accessible to anyone, regardless of their technical expertise.
If you're interested in seeing how Spontivly can help your organization, book a demo with our team of experts. Harness the power of data and let it drive your business forward.