This topic introduces how grouped work packages, known as Bundles, are handled by field technicians out in the field. Understanding the mobile bundling workflow ensures that dispatch strategies successfully translate into streamlined, efficient execution on the ground.
What is Mobile Bundle Management?
When dispatchers or automated scheduling engines group related Work Order operations into a "Bundle" in the back-end FSM Platform, that bundle is sent to the assigned field technician's FSM Mobile app as a single, unified assignment.
Instead of forcing technicians to navigate through dozens of disconnected, individual work orders, the mobile bundle provides a consolidated interface. It visually groups the tasks, dictates the optimal execution sequence (often visually represented on a map), and allows the technician to manage the entire cluster of work as one continuous job.
Enabled Tasks
To master the mobile execution of Job Bundles, technicians should review the following step-by-step guides:
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How to Locate and Execute Bundles in FSM Mobile - Learn how to find assigned bundles on the map or agenda, take them in charge, and navigate the task sequence.
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How to Record Outcomes and Finalize Bundle Time Allocation - Learn how to apply bulk outcomes and use manual or weighted time allocation to properly close the work package.
Related content:
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See the full server guide: Job Bundler