New Features and Enhancements

The section lists the new features and enhancements in the mRounds application across releases.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2401
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2312
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2311
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP04
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP03
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP02
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP01
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2308
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2306
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2305
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2304

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2401

Table 1. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2401
Use Formulas for Calculations During Task Execution Execute tasks accurately using formulas. These formulas are configured using the web application and give accurate calculations and help operators enter accurate data. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Assign Actions to User Groups Create and assign actions to user groups in mobile application. This allows any operator in those groups to pick up and execute those actions. For more information, see Create an Action.
Add required notes in Shift Handover Reports Add and include required notes in the Shift Handover Report. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Sync Last N Task Reading in Online and Offline mode Sync "Last N Task Reading" in online mode and download them offline during initial sync by enabling the toggle button accessible in the User Preference screen. For more information, see Select or Change a Plant, Unit, Position, or Shift.
Acknowledge End User License Agreement Read and acknowledge End User License Agreement when logged into the application for the first time. For more information, see How to log into the mRounds application.
Configure Mathematical Formulas for Fields Configure mathematical formulas for fields. These formulas help operators get accurate calculations and enter accurate data. For more information, see Number.
Export Historical Data to FTP Export Historical Data from the application in the .CSV format to an FTP server. This helps share the data easily with employees who need it without providing access to the application. For more information, see How to export Round Submissions Data.
Deactivate Unnecessary Master Data Deactivate Assets and Locations that are no longer needed. For more information, see How to deactivate Location Master Data.
Create and Assign Actions to User Groups Create and assign actions to user groups in the web application. This allows any operator in those groups to pick up and execute those action. For more information, see Create an Action.
SAP IAS Authentication Integration mRounds application now seamlessly supports SAP IAS for enhanced user authentication. For more information, see How to log into Web Application using SAP IDP.
Configure Priorities for Issues and Actions at Tenant Level Set Priority dropdowns with color codes for Issues and Actions at the Tenant Level. For more information, see How to create Tenant/Super Admin role.
Configure to control notification creation for "Incident" and "Near Miss" categories Configure to control notification creation for "Incident" and "Near Miss" categories at the tenant level, with the option to individually enable or disable SAP Notifications for each category. For more information, see How to create Tenant/Super Admin role.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2312

Table 2. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2312
Prevent accidental rounds submission with prompts Receive confirmation prompts when submitting rounds, and prevent accidental submissions of rounds. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
View Character Limits for Fields View character limits for each field, enter the right data, and maintain data integrity. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Justify Overdue Rounds When a round goes beyond the due date, specify reasons for the overdue in the comment. For more information, see Overview of the mRounds Mobile Application.
Record Task-Level Date & Timestamp Move between tasks during round execution by marking / recording the date and time for each task individually. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Receive Instant Email Alerts Receive instant emails when an issue or action is created, updated, resolved or closed. For more information, see How to view issues and actions.
Specify Length of data to be entered in the fields Set specific field lengths while planning rounds. This helps prevent incorrect or incomplete data entry during round execution. For more information, see Pointers for creating an effective round plan.
Download User List for a Plant Download the user list from the User Management module and view their assigned roles. For more information, see How to add Users and Assign Roles.
Create and Schedule Ad-Hoc Rounds Create ad-hoc rounds to address emergencies or any unforeseen situations. For more information, see How to create Ad-Hoc rounds.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2311

Table 3. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2311
Acknowledge Previous Shift Handover Reports Review and acknowledge the previous shift's handover report before starting new rounds. This helps execute rounds with increased efficiency. For more information, see How to acknowledge the Shift Handover Report.
Add Videos and Documents to Task Responses Add attachments like videos and documents to your Task responses and access them as links in the generated PDF for better communication and collaboration. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Add Real-Time Shift Log Entry Add shift logs with notes and observations to the Shift Handover Report during your shift. For more information, see How to add Shift Logs.
Advanced User Access Control Select position and unit while logging in. This syncs the rounds by position and unit and eliminates unnecessary data. For more information, see How to log into the mRounds application.
Generate and Approve Shift Handover Report Create a shift handover report with essential information like observations, comments, and responsibilities for smooth communication and knowledge transfer during shift changes. View, download, and share shift handover reports in PDF via email for effective knowledge transfer. Review and approve the details, like observations, notes, comments, etc, in the Shift Handover Report and address any issues or concerns, if any, to facilitate effective communication. This helps supervisors be aware of any ongoing issues, pending tasks, or significant changes. For more information, see How to generate Shift Handover Report.
View and Download Attachments for Rounds View and download attachments like videos and documents by clicking the links in the generated round details PDF and validate the evidence. For more information, see How to view round plans and plan details.
Mark Functional Locations as Units Mark or flag Functional Locations as units. This helps assign users to units, create user groups based on units, select a unit while creating a round plan, schedule rounds by unit, and filter handover reports. For more information, see How to create Location Master data.
Add Position Master Data Add positions and assign them to users. Create user groups and schedule rounds based on positions. For more information, see How to create Positions.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP04

Table 4. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP04
Quick Access to Readings History from Task Screen Analyze and track trends easily from past readings by viewing reading history with a single tap. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP03

Table 5. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP03
View historical data of Issues of an Asset and a Location Receive pop-up message while creating an issue for assets / locations that shows existing issues and lets you create new ones. View the issue history or previously raised issues to avoid creating duplicates. Create an issue at any time, regardless of previous issues raised. View all past issues, even after new ones are raised. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
View historical data of Notifications of an Asset and a Location Receive pop-up message while creating an issue for assets / locations that shows existing issues and lets you create new ones. View the issue history or previously raised notifications to avoid creating duplicates. Create a notification at any time, regardless of previous notifications raised. View all past notifications, even after new ones are raised. For more information, see How to create ERP Notification for an asset.
Access Plant-Specific Rounds Assign plants to users and ensure secure control over the rounds. For more information, see Overview of the mRounds Web Application.
Create Master Data with Unique ID and avoid duplication Create master data such as plants, assets, and locations with a unique id and avoid duplication. Manually enter ids when copying to prevent duplicates in assets, locations, and plants. Receive error messages for duplicate IDs and records while bulk uploading master data. For more information, see How to add Master Data.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP02

Table 6. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP02
Auto-Capture Geolocation during Task Execution During task execution in offline mode, auto-capture geolocation of the asset. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Monitor team activities Generate a team rounds / inspections report that provides an overview of all completed activities, identifies areas for improvement, and ensures task completion. For more information, see Overview of Dashboard.
View operator-specific Rounds Summary Reports View operator-specific Rounds Summary Reports. These reports help improve operational efficiency. For more information, see Overview of Dashboard.
Access detailed reports of supervisors' actions on the issues raised Administrators can access detailed reports of actions taken by supervisors on issues that are raised by operators. For more information, see Overview of Dashboard.
Get a report for Overdue tasks Get a detailed report on overdue tasks. These reports help supervisors have a glance at overdue tasks and take appropriate action. For more information, see Overview of Dashboard.
Sort Global Response Set by Ascending to Descending Order Create a Global Response Set by sorting the Global Pick List in both ascending order ("A to Z") and descending order ("Z to A"). For more information, see How to create Global Response Set data.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP01

Table 7. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP01
Access attachments in offline mode Access attachments even when in offline mode and execute rounds without hindrance in low or no network areas. For more information, see Access rounds in offline mode.
Enable / Disable application passcode screen Disable application passcode screen when user does not want it and enable network login ID and password to login. For more information, see How to log into the mRounds application.
Access detailed reports of supervisors' actions on the issues that are raised Administrators can access detailed reports of actions taken by Supervisors on the Issues that are raised by operators. For more information, see How to create a Report.
View operator-specific Rounds Summary Reports View operator-specific Rounds Summary Reports. These reports help improve operational efficiency. For more information, see How to create a Report.
Configure Widgets on the Dashboard screen Configure the dashboard widgets that you need and improve monitoring tasks. For more information, see How to create a Widget.
Configure the Task Compliance Report Configure Task Compliance Reports, download them with a click and submit them during audits. For more information, see How to create a Report.
Query and retrieve a report on all exceptions or out-of-specifications Query for comprehensive reports on exceptions or out-of-specifications. This helps supervisors gain vital insights into round tasks and assets health. For more information, see How to create a Report.
Download widgets as PDF and export data in Excel format Download dashboard widgets as PDFs and export data in Excel format. Users can share these over email. For more information, see How to create a Widget.
Monitor, Improve, and Track Effectively with Comprehensive Rounds Report Stay on top of team performance with comprehensive rounds reports. Supervisors can use these reports to monitor activities, pinpoint areas of improvement, and track tasks completion. For more information, see Overview of Dashboard.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309

Table 8. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309
Sync round plans data for a plant Select a specific plant to sync data and filter out non-relevant data. For more information, see Select or Change a Plant, Unit, Position, or Shift.
Access only user group specific rounds Access user group specific rounds for a tailored user experience. For more information, see Overview of the mRounds Mobile Application.
Detect anomalies early by checking historical data With access to historical data and trends for an asset, detect anomalies early and enforce appropriate maintenance tasks. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Capture detailed rounds data with additional data provided by the rounds planner View additional notes, labels, values in the Task Details screen that are provided by the rounds planner and capture detailed and valuable information. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Attach videos and documents as proofs for tasks Attach videos and documents as responses and improve comprehension of the task data, with clickable links in generated PDF reports for enhanced usability and documentation. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Toggle themes for personalized experience Switch between Dark Mode and Light Mode themes depending on your preferences. For more information, see Switch between Dark mode and Light mode.
Introduced User Groups Create a user group and add users to the group. Modify the user list in the user group. Remove a user from the user group. Copy an existing user group to quickly create new user groups. Delete a user group and assign rounds to another group. For more information, see How to create User Groups and Add Users.
Schedule Rounds based on task frequency for efficient maintenance Schedule Round Plans based on individual task frequencies. Form a comprehensive Master Plan for proactive asset maintenance and ensure precise, efficient equipment maintenance. For more information, see Schedule rounds at task level.
Assign users to multiple plants Assign users to multiple plants. Users can access plant specific data and execute maintenance for assets in the plant. For more information, see How to add Users and Assign Roles.
Assign rounds to user groups Assign rounds to user groups when scheduling. Any user from the group will be able to pick up the round task and execute maintenance. For more information, see Schedule round plans and assign them to operators.
Enable unlimited historical data capture for Number response type Enable / configure the Number response type to store up to 20 historical readings that help detect anomalies early using the data trends. For more information, see Number.
Add additional details for conditional logic Add mandate responses, define a number range, and specify unit of measurement options for tasks in conditional logic. For more information, see Conditional Logic.
Add additional notes, labels, values in the Task Details screen Add additional notes, labels, values in the Tasks Details screen to provide additional information to technicians and assist them to function more efficiently and effectively. For more information, see Create a round plan and publish.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2308

Table 9. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2308
Get Timely Reminders about Every Issue, Action and Round through notifications Receive push notifications from the application to ensure you do not miss important reminders such as overdue rounds, issues, or actions. For more information, see View Local Notifications.
Work on daily Rounds effortlessly with access to Additional Notes and Attachments Access any notes and manuals associated with rounds even in offline mode to execute the rounds according to the Standard Operating Procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Skip Rounds with a Reason Skip the round with an appropriate reason when the round is no longer required. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Reduced cognitive load with well-structured rounds categorization View rounds grouped by start/due date & time in the My Rounds tab to quickly choose shift tasks and to help you identify and prioritize tasks. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Explore Dashboard with Interactive Graphs and Get Realtime Insights at a Glance A dynamic pie chart displays rounds that are due today with Overdue, Assigned, In-Progress, Submitted, and Skipped statuses. Tap the Assigned, In Progress, Submitted, Overdue, and Skipped legends to view the assigned, in progress, submitted, overdue, and skipped rounds. Tap the widgets that display the count of Issues and Actions assigned to the operator to facilitate navigation to the respective screens. Tap the Open Issues/Actions to see the list of open issues or actions from the dashboard. For more information, see Overview of the mRounds Mobile Application.
Section-wise task counts for enhanced progress tracking View the count of tasks on individual sections in a page for each round to clearly understand the task distribution and progress within the asset in the mobile application. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Switch Users Seamlessly from the lock screen You can handover your device to another user when the shift ends so that the other user can use the same device using their credentials. For more information, see How to login as a different user.
Real-Time adaptation with the Skipped status in Rounds You can view the Skipped status, which indicates that an entire round is skipped with a reason. For more information, see Overview of the mRounds Web Application.
Add Additional Notes and Attachments to work on rounds effortlessly Add additional notes, safety instructions, and manuals as PDFs or images in the Round Plan Details screen to provide additional information to function more efficiently and effectively. For more information, see Create a round plan and publish.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2306

Table 10. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2306
Asset/Locations Management and Skip Functionality View a list of assigned Assets/Locations for rounds. Skip Asset/Location maintenance checks and provide a reason. Undo skip for Assets/Location that are marked as skipped from the Route list. View the count of skipped tasks in the Asset summary screen. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Introduced Dashboard Dynamic pie chart displays rounds that are due today with Assigned, In-Progress, and Submitted statuses. Click Assigned and In Progress legends to view the My Rounds screen. Click cards that display the count of Issues and Actions assigned to the operator to facilitate navigation to the respective screens. Add Issues and actions from Open Issues/Actions from the dashboard. For more information, see Overview of the mRounds Mobile Application.
View numeric historical data View the history of numeric fields as a line chart for Number and Slider response types. View the question name, operators who took the last 5 readings, and dates of the readings. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Enhanced PDF Preview Setup Highlighted important fields such as Description, Asset, Location, and Priority of Issues & Actions. Enriched PDF Preview with Photo & PDF attachments alongside textual content. Incorporate visual cues for skipped Tasks, Assets, Locations and barcodes with reason codes. For more information, see Configure and comprehend PDF preview details.
Overdue status in Rounds Overdue status indicates that a round has not been submitted before the due date. The application hides Overdue and Submitted Rounds one day after their due date. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Enhanced Round Plan Details Add additional fields, labels with up to 25 and values with up to 40 characters, at the Round Plan Header screen to provide specific information based on the situation. Flexibility to update or delete the added field labels and values at any time, even after scheduling Round Plans. Set labels and values as read-only to ensure consistency and prevent unintended modifications. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Enhanced Number Response Type Enter decimals and negative values as responses to tasks that have a number response type. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Scan assets from Assets/Locations Route screen Scan Asset QR/Bar-codes for the list of Rounds for an asset. Select the Round to access the asset form and enter task values. Streamlined navigation between asset lists and rounds through QR/Bar-code Scan. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
View Start and Due Date/Time and start round View Round details with Shift, Start date, Due Date, and Time slot in the Header. Start rounds only after the designated Start Date/Time. Overdue rounds automatically disappear from the mobile app after 24 hours. Generate an Ad-hoc round with a 24-hour validity period. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Assign rounds to plants based on shifts Create shifts and Assign to Plant Operations. Schedule rounds by shifts and split slots for improved flexibility and optimized work execution. For more information, see Schedule round plans and assign them to operators.
Setup Timezone at Plant Level Assign country codes to plant masters. Enable time zone selection based on the plant's country. For more information, see How to create Plant Master data.
Embrace Control Over Rounds View/modify Shift, Start Date & time, Due Date & time, and Assignee for each round. Add a notification message whenever the Shift, Date, or time is changed. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
View Count of Questions on each Section View questions count on individual sections for each inspection in the mobile application. Dynamic questions count adjustments for condition logics like Ask/Hide tasks. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Configure Numeric Response Type Enable the "History" checkbox to view the last 5 readings of the Number and Slider response types in the mobile app. For more information, see Create a round plan and publish.
Enhanced PDF Preview Setup Download PDFs of Overdue Rounds if they were earlier in the In Progress state.
Productivity Enhancements View a list of Skipped Assets/Locations assigned for the round. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2305

Table 11. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2305
Execute Rounds Skip non-mandatory tasks from the rounds by selecting a reason. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2304

Table 12. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2304
View, Assign, and Execute Rounds View the list of rounds in Open Rounds. Self-Assign rounds from Open Rounds. View assigned rounds in My Rounds. Unassign rounds to free them for reassignment. Execute the assigned rounds by completing tasks and filling in the responses, and submit them. Execute the rounds in the sequence of the Locations, Assets placed in the organization. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Create, View, Assign, and Close Issues Create issues for the observed anomalies during rounds execution. Determine Priority through Risk Based Matrix. View the list of issues in Open Issues and self assign if needed. View created and assigned actions in My Issues. Engage in live conversations with assigned Users. Create a Notification for an asset and sync it with backend ERP systems instantly. For more information, see Create an Issue.
Create, View, Assign, and Close Actions Create actions to follow-up on issues. View the list of actions in Open Actions. Self-Assign actions from Open Actions. View created and assigned actions in My Actions. Work on the assigned actions and close them. Start live conversation with assigned Users. Create a Notification for an asset and sync it with backend ERP systems instantly. For more information, see Create an Action.
Productivity Enhancements View the maintenance route or assets and navigate quickly through asset locations. View Asset Hierarchy to locate the asset. Track task progress through the progress bar on the top. Add notes, attachments, and media for additional information that helps execute rounds efficiently. For more information, see How to execute the Round Tasks.
Access the application in offline mode Automatically download data from servers onto the devices on login. Access the data in the offline mode. View, Assign, and Execute Rounds. Create, View, Assign, and Close Issues. Create, View, Assign, and Close Actions. Automatically download updates and syncs changes to the server when the internet connection is available. For more information, see How to log into the mRounds application.
Create, View, Edit, and Publish Round Plans Create a round plan with multiple pages, sections, and tasks and publish. Preview the round plan in the mRounds mobile application. Configure the PDF view of the submitted rounds with Header, Subject, Footer, and Body Content. View list of created round plans, edit them if required, and view plan meta details. Edit a round plan to meet new requirements. For more information, see Create a round plan and publish.
Add Response Types and Conditional Logic to Questions Read Only Field, Text answer, Long Text Answer, Number, Number Range, Number with Unit of Measurement, Pop up message based on number range, Check box, Scan (with OCR), Date & Time, Date Range, Signature, Slider, Geo Location, Hyperlink, Instructions, Multiple Choice, Global Picklist, Conditional Logic response types can be added to tasks. For more information, see Create a round plan and publish.
Schedule Round Plans Schedule round plans by frequency, by data and assign them to operators. View the list of scheduled and published round plans. Modify scheduled round plans. Select a round to view details like Operator, Status, Scheduled By, and so on. For more information, see Schedule round plans by frequency and assign.
Track progress of Scheduled Rounds View Open, To-Do, In-progress, and Submitted rounds. Download PDF reports of in-progress and Submitted rounds. For more information, see How to view status of rounds.
Archive, Restore or Delete Round Plans Archive authored round plans which are no longer required. Restore the round plan when required. Permanently delete the round plans. For more information, see How to archive, restore, and delete round plans.
Track progress of Open Issues and Actions View charts of open issues and actions. View list of Open issues and actions created by operators. Create a Notification for an asset and sync it with backend ERP systems instantly. For more information, see How to view issues and actions.
Search & Filter Search & Filter round plans. Search & Filter rounds. Search & Filter Archived round plans. Search, Filter, and view open issues and actions. For more information, see How to search & filter rounds, Issues, and Actions.
Productivity Enhancements Create a new round plan instantly by copying the existing one. Create a route to a round plan for operators to quickly navigate from one asset to another. For more information, see Create a round plan and publish.
Add, Search, View, and Edit Plants Data Add, edit / modify plants’ data. Search plants and view details. For more information, see How to create Plant Master data.
Add, Search, View, and Edit Asset Data Add, edit / modify assets data. Search assets and view details. Bulk upload assets data through excel files. For more information, see How to create Asset Master data.
Add, Search, View, and Edit Location Data Add, edit / modify locations’ data for assets. Search locations and view details. Bulk upload locations data through excel files. For more information, see How to create Location Master data.
Add, Search, View, and Edit Unit of Measurement (UOM) Data Add, edit / modify units of measurement. Search the list of UOMs and view details. Bulk upload UOM through excel files. For more information, see How to create UOM Master data.
Add, Search, View, and Edit Global Response Set Data Add, edit / modify Global Response Set data. Search Global Response Set data and view details. Bulk upload Global Response Set data through excel files. For more information, see How to create Global Response Set data.
Onboard New Customers Onboard customers as a tenant/super admin. View and edit the tenant details such as primary, ERP, protected resources, database configuration, collaboration, configuration, and assets. Provide access to modules in the CBO application. Add a customer logo in the application for tenant users to identify the instance of the connected worker platform. For information, How to onboard Tenants/Super Admins.
Onboard Users Create roles and assign permissions to the modules in the application. Create users and assign roles. Provide access to the right modules to execute their tasks. View and edit user details and deactivate users who are no longer required. For information, How to add Users and Assign Roles.