Work Orders Have Never Looked Like This Before
Work orders have never looked like this before.
Literally.
Typically, after a technician or operator is given a task, they rely on memorized procedures, or intuition.
If not, they sift through pages of dense instructions or outdated documents, hoping to piece together what needs to happen for a particular project.
And sometimes, the work order assignments that a tech receives can be incomplete or enigmatic.
Unclear descriptions and uncertain specifications lead to inefficient troubleshooting.
“Which pump am I supposed to service? And where am I supposed to start? I better go ask Carl.”
(Now the tech and Carl are taken away from their in-the-moment tasks.)
But what if there was a better, clearer way to get work done? How would production improve? (For starters, it’d keep both the tech and Carl on task.)
Aetos has reimagined the way work orders are designed, delivered, and supported.
Asset information, job specifications, and visual context is changing the way the workforce is executing work orders: bringing instructions to life with a dynamic representation of the entire facility.
Bringing Work Orders to Life
Let’s say your team has a preventative maintenance task on a generator. Normally, you’d rely on written lists or maybe a schematic that isn’t quite up to date (and definitely not to scale).
Aetos is wanting to change this. Check out this quick video that shows how we’re bringing work orders to life:
So when the generator needs to be serviced, visual work orders can include step-by-step instructions embedded inside a 3D scan of your facility.
What does that mean?
It means your operators are given visual reference and clarification for their work.
Instructions and guidance are still part of the equation, but now technicians can see the generator, its components, and other site-specific materials while they’re completing the work order assigned to them.
Written instructions – either in the form of text, pdf, video, or any other type of file – are layered over the visual, providing crystal-clear context and readily accessible reference.
Now, tasks that used to feel like a scavenger hunt – and potentially distracting to other team members – are now simple, intuitive, efficient, and safe.
This is a Visual Maintenance Management Solution fully at work.
The Power of a Visual Maintenance Management Solution
Although this visibility undoubtedly improves the way organizations handle work orders, a Visual Maintenance Management Solution (VMMS) unlocks even more capabilities.
Aetos is going beyond traditional systems and is intent on revolutionizing how facilities operate altogether with our VMMS.
A VMMS integrates the power of digital twin technology, CMMS functions, and learning management intentions.
(Yes, Aetos has a robust training feature that is transforming how facilities utilize training, compliance, onboarding, and SOPs by capturing and delivering institutional knowledge throughout an organization.)
Visual work order management, guided SOPs, asset management, data aggregation, energy monitoring, and more – all on one cohesive platform within the dynamic environment of our VMMS.
We believe that if technicians can see more, they can accomplish more: sight is the medium for task completion.
What Makes Visual Work Orders So Impactful?
“In the ever-changing world of digital transformation…” – ChatGPT, right?
But seriously, digital transformation is occurring all around us.
There’s a very real concern that the organizations that don’t make changes soon will likely miss out on growth opportunities.
Visual work orders are more than a flashy upgrade. It’s having a real impact on our users and the experience of the boots-on-the-ground technicians that service our production floors and energy plants.
When technicians leverage visual work orders, they’re no longer guessing where to start, what step comes next, or searching for the right equipment. Aetos is providing visual representation that gives workers everything they need to know: what to do, where to go, and how to do it.
And digital transformation is making the tracking of these tasks simpler.
Aetos allows teams to set required answers for particular tasks or subtasks. Team leads can be sure critical tasks are completed and logged instead of checked on a clipboard.
Now, organizations can track work order progress and record critical actions in real-time, making it easy to ensure SOPs are followed, compliance is not compromised, and reporting is done correctly and accurately.
Changing the Way We Work
Think about what this would mean for your team.
How would visual work orders change the way your team created, delivered, documented, and executed these tasks?
Clarity replaces guesswork; confidence replaces confusion.
Your technicians and operators get to see exactly what, exactly where, and exactly how.
By embedding instructions into a digital twin of your facility, operators no longer have to wade through unclear processes or rely on outdated files – or the senior engineer – for any sort of troubleshooting.
They can focus on doing the job right, the first time.
Visual work orders are simply a better way to communicate. They’re transforming how operators approach their tasks and assisting entire facilities to become more productive and efficient.
Pause and consider: would this fundamentally change the way your team works?
Why We Believe This Matters
At the end of the day, Aetos has the same goals you do for your technicians: we want them to operate with confidence and compliance, leading to not only better safety, but improved efficiency.
Yes, it’s changing how the work is completed, but it’s more than that: visual work orders are altering how teams feel when doing their work.
With the right tools, operators feel informed and supported, which translates to better outcomes across the board. And with visual support, organizations are reaping the benefits of a more knowledgeable, more prepared, more confident workforce.
Tasks are completed with precision. Communication is clear. Digital tools are actually making the job easier instead of harder.
With Aetos, work orders are a fully immersive, visual experience; designed to guide, inform, and connect your team.
It’s time to rethink how work gets done and embrace a smarter, clearer way to get work done.
So let us be the first to welcome you to the future of work orders. Are you ready to see the difference?
