Think about all the ways you already use smart connected products today. From thermostats and doorbell cameras to fitness trackers and appliances, connected products are part of everyday life. The same technology that allows you to start your car from your mobile phone also has the potential to streamline operations on the golf course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smart connected products are digital tools that share information in real time across your operation. For greenkeeping teams, that can mean better visibility into equipment usage, maintenance schedules, work orders and more \u2014 resulting in less downtime, better planning and a more productive team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Imagine having instant access to track where machines are, what condition they\u2019re in and what service they\u2019ll need next. You could have a clear picture of your fleet and equipment at any given moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, with connected work order systems, tasks can be scheduled and assigned quickly. You can account for upcoming maintenance, allocate time and labour, and even estimate costs before work begins. These features help avoid delays, reduce breakdowns and keep equipment in rotation longer. For those managing budgets, connected systems also make it easier to monitor part usage and plan for future needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Putting It into Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One example of this technology in action is Toro\u2019s Intelli360 \u2014 a web-based digital toolbox that integrates several Toro applications into a single, user-friendly experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Currently, Intelli360 offers equipment tracking with geolocation, allowing users to see the location, status and maintenance needs of connected equipment on a map view. Teams can manage work orders with the ability to create and assign maintenance tasks, track parts and labour, and review service history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIntelli360 is designed with the flexibility to grow and evolve for the long term,\u201d said Janel Hinde, Global Product Marketing Manager at Toro. \u201cWe\u2019re currently working to add features like parts inventory, ordering functions and integration with third-party applications, and more enhancements are in development.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n