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How to use inspection data for better inspection analysis. Part 1.

This article is part 1 of the long-form piece, Unlock Inspection Excellence with Data Analytics, Communication Portals, and Cost Savings. Customer Success Story featured in the Newsletter Inspector's Digital Portal by Smartflow. 

Table of contents

  1. Inspection Model & Relevant Data

  2. Customer Use Case

  3. Model, Prepare, Execute, and Analyse

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When performing field inspections, the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance, identifying trends, and mitigating risks. As a SaaS solution that digitizes inspections, we empower companies to harness the potential of data analytics for superior inspection results.

How an inspection model enables relevant data analytics

When you design a streamlined inspection process following a structured and standardized approach to data capture, you can establish a robust framework that enables inspectors in the field to capture relevant data points consistently. 

This standardized data collection methodology we have sharpened since 2011, forms the foundation for effective data analytics while always ensuring accuracy and facilitating meaningful analysis.

The data model we established provides you with comprehensive data sets that encompass various inspection parameters, such as performance metrics, quality indicators, asset history, and compliance data. Armed with this rich and diverse data, you can embark on your analytics journey, unearthing valuable insights and making informed decisions. 

Together with our customers, we identify the specific data they require for analysis so we can design the inspection model tailored to their needs. In many cases, this includes historical inspection records, assets’ trend data, and key performance indicators. 

By aligning the inspection goals with the data model we build together, our customers gain a holistic understanding of their operations, create safety models, and have real-time visibility in areas that require improvements.

Revolutionizing caravan inspections in the Netherlands

Smartflow, together with Aboma, is revolutionizing caravan inspections in the Netherlands. According to BOVAG, one in three caravans turns out to be unsafe during an inspection.

With all inspection data in one place, BOVAG expects to have real-time data access to the technical condition of over 50.000 caravans and counting.

This is a breakthrough for the caravans sector as never before have there been inspection data for so many caravans.

Safety on the road has been the catalyst of this successful collaboration between Smartflow, Aboma, and BOVAG. Together we have potentially changed the way the EU votes for the mandatory inspection of caravans in the future.

See how Bovag Netherlands access 50.000 inspection data reports in real-time. 

Model, prepare, execute and analyze inspection checklists

At Smartflow, our mission is to revolutionize field inspections by equipping field workers with intuitive and efficient digital tools that improve operational efficiency, data accuracy, and regulatory compliance. With over 12 years of experience in the industry, we have established ourselves as a trusted organization worldwide. 


Our SaaS platform offers a range of features tailored specifically for on-site inspections:

  1. Mobile Application: Our user-friendly mobile app allows inspectors to easily record and report inspection data on the go, eliminating paperwork and reducing errors.
  2. Cloud-Based Platform: All inspection data is securely stored in the cloud, enabling real-time access from anywhere and facilitating seamless collaboration between field workers and management teams.
  3. Data Analytics and Insights: Smartflow integrates advanced data analytics capabilities, transforming raw inspection data into actionable insights. By leveraging powerful analytics tools, you can identify trends, detect anomalies, and make data-driven decisions to optimize your power plant operations.
  4. Integration with Existing Systems: Our platform seamlessly integrates with your current systems, automatically synchronizing inspection data and eliminating duplication of efforts while enhancing data accuracy.

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