New Features and Enhancements in mRounds

The text outlines the new features and enhancements introduced in various releases of the mRounds application, including improvements in productivity, task execution, notifications, user access control, round planning, and data management. These enhancements aim to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and provide users with advanced functionalities for better maintenance and asset management.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2501
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2408
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2404
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2403
New Features and Enhancements in Release 2402
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 2501

Table 1. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2501
Smart Workflow Features Automated Shift Detection: Never worry about shift selection again - the app intelligently determines your shift based on your device's time during login, streamlining your workflow from the start. For more information, see Update User Preferences. Seamless Asset Integration: Quickly scan asset or location IDs while creating issues or actions, eliminating manual entry errors and speeding up the documentation process. For more information, see Create an Issue. Plant-Level Asset Scanning: Control Asset Scan functionality at the plant level by enabling or disabling it during plant creation or modification. For more information, see Create Plants.
Enhanced Communication & Historical Insights Intelligent Notification System: Stay informed with rich push notifications for chat messages and attachments, including issue titles and message previews. Track unread communications effortlessly with notification icons and prioritized issue display. Smart User Tagging: Effortlessly mention colleagues using @username with smart drop-down suggestions of conversation participants, making collaboration seamless. Extended Data Access: Historical data access period extended from 1 week to 1 month for Shift Handover reports, Shift logs, Issues, and Actions. This enables operators returning from extended shifts or leave to easily review activities, issues, and pending actions from their missed shifts, ensuring seamless operational continuity. For more information, see Review and Accept the Shift Handover Report.
Enhanced User Experience Improved Navigation: Experience seamless auto scrolling to next questions after entering responses. Auto Sorted Lists: Units, Functional Locations, and Assets dropdowns now sorted by ID for easier reference in Issues and Action screens. Enhanced Numeric Input: Added support for negative values in the numeric keypad, making it easier to record measurements and readings. Quick Shift Handover Access: Access shift handover reports and shift logs from the home screen, and view submitted round details within the reports.
Optimized Performance Intelligent Memory Management: Proactive system monitoring with alerts for optimal performance during Round execution in Android application. Advanced Sync Controls: Reset and refresh configurations with "Restart Initial Sync". For more information, see View User Profile.
Improved Shift Handover Management Rich Text Formatting: Transform shift logs with rich text formatting capabilities including bold, italics, and structured lists. Flexible Submission Windows:Set custom time buffers for submitting Shift Handover Reports (SHR) before and after a shift ends. (SHR Improvement). For more information, see Review and Accept the Shift Handover Report.
Smarter Workflow Controls Advanced Conditional Logic: Control the visibility of mandatory tasks, sections, and template-imported tasks using advanced logic, including "In Between" for precise numeric control, or "None" for empty selections without logic. Plant-Specific UI:The app streamlines the interface by automatically adapting to your plant's configuration, showing only relevant unit and position options. For example, if a plant does not use units or positions, those options disappear ensuring a simplified, intuitive experience for issue reporting and action creation.
Administrative & Data Management Enhancements Enhanced SFTP Integration: Added "Units" and "Positions" columns to the SFTP file for task management. Smart Round Scheduling: Automated handling of calendar edge cases for monthly intervals, ensuring consistent scheduling without manual intervention. Plant-Level Asset Scanning: Granular control over asset scan functionality at the plant level, allowing customization per facility. Hierarchical Email Configuration: Configure automated PDF report delivery based on organizational levels (Plant, Unit, Position), ensuring targeted distribution of critical information. Bulk User Creation: Tenant Admins can now upload CSV or Excel files to create multiple users at once, saving time.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2408

Table 2. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2408
Comprehensive Rounds Compliance & Exception Reporting Easily create and review detailed Rounds Compliance & Exception Reports. These reports highlight deviations or delays in operational processes, helping teams ensure compliance and take timely corrective actions when needed. How it benefits: Enhanced Monitoring: Identify issues or compliance gaps quickly. Actionable Insights: Address delays or deviations through data-driven corrective actions, improving operational integrity. For more information, see Monitor in Real-Time and Share Reports.
Streamlined Issue Creation & Assignment in Web App Supervisors can now Create and Assign Issues Directly from the Web App, making it easier for supervisors to quickly document issues and assign them, ensuring that tasks are efficiently delegated and tracked to completion. How it benefits: Improved Workflow: Supervisors can easily create and assign issues, reducing delays in task delegation. Enhanced Accountability: Centralized issue tracking ensures problems are assigned to the right team members and followed through to resolution. For more information, see Create an Issue.
Multi-Language Support for mRounds Mobile App Operators can now View the mRounds Mobile Application in Their Preferred Language, tailored to their specific language and regional settings. How it benefits: Enhanced Accessibility: Operators from diverse linguistic backgrounds can easily access and understand the app, improving task comprehension and reducing errors. Increased Efficiency: By working in their preferred language, operators can process information faster, leading to quicker responses and better task execution. Improved Employee Satisfaction: A language-inclusive interface boosts operator confidence and engagement, contributing to better performance and morale. For more information, see Change the Language.
Implemented Rapid Sync Rapid Sync in the mRounds application enhances real-time data synchronization across multiple devices and servers, ensuring that critical information captured during operator rounds is updated instantly across the system. How it benefits: Real-Time Data Availability: Instantly synchronizes data across all devices, enabling operators to access the latest information without delays. Facilitates immediate decision-making based on the most current data, improving operational efficiency. For more information, see Access Rounds in Offline Mode.
Improved Productivity with Seamless Task Navigation With the new Seamless Task Navigation feature, operators can quickly move between tasks using "Next" and "Previous" buttons on the on-screen keyboard, eliminating the need for manual input. How it benefits: Glove-Friendly Operation: Operators can easily navigate tasks without removing gloves in challenging work environments. Streamlined Workflow: Reduces the need to interact with the screen frequently, minimizing interruptions and improving focus. Increased Productivity: Faster task navigation leads to quicker task completion, enhancing overall operational efficiency. For more information, see Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
Create Real-Time Breakdown Alerts With Real-Time Breakdown Alerts, you can immediately notify operators about any equipment breakdowns. This feature ensures operators are alerted instantly, allowing them to respond quickly and reduce downtime, keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently. How it benefits: Faster Response Time: Operators receive immediate notifications, minimizing delays in addressing issues. Reduced Downtime: Quick action helps prevent prolonged operational disruptions, keeping productivity high. For more information, see Create an Issue.
SFTP Server Downtime Notifications Stay ahead of potential disruptions with SFTP Server Downtime Notifications. This feature sends instant alerts when the SFTP server experiences downtime, enabling the super admin to take immediate action and restore operations without delay. How it benefits: Proactive Issue Management: Super admins are promptly informed of any server issues, allowing for quick resolution. Minimized Impact: Faster responses help reduce the negative effects of server downtime on daily operations.
Real-Time Access to Previous Readings During Round Tasks Operators can now View Previous Readings While Executing a Round Task. The past data is displayed directly above the current task for immediate reference and comparison. How it benefits: Increased Accuracy: Operators can quickly compare current readings with previous ones, catch potential machine breakdowns early, and execute tasks with confidence. Faster Decision-Making: Immediate access to past data allows operators to make informed decisions on the spot, streamlining workflows. For more information, see Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
Instant Issue Notifications for Faster Response With Instant Issue Notifications, any created issue is immediately converted into a notification and sent to operators, ensuring swift action. How it benefits: Reduced Response Time: Operators receive real-time alerts, enabling them to address issues as soon as they arise. Minimized Downtime: Faster notifications mean quicker issue resolution, keeping operations running smoothly. Enhanced Productivity: By preventing workflow interruptions, operators can maintain high productivity. For more information, see Create an Issue.
Enhanced Location Access for Precise Task Execution With Location Access Enabled, devices can utilize location services to ensure operators perform tasks and rounds within the designated areas, improving accuracy and compliance. How it benefits: Improved Precision: Operators are guided to the correct location, reducing the risk of performing tasks in the wrong area. Accurate Data Collection: Location validation ensures that data is collected from the intended site, leading to more reliable information. For more information, see Create an Issue.
Plant-Specific Filters in Master Data, Reports and Dashboard The Plant-Specific Filters feature allows operators to filter and view data, reports, and dashboards specific to individual plants within an organization. How it benefits: Enhanced Decision-Making: Plant-specific filters enable managers and operators to make more informed decisions based on precise data from their specific operational unit, avoiding irrelevant information from other plants. Operational Focus: Operators and staff can focus on their specific plant's performance, driving productivity improvements and targeted troubleshooting without distraction from other operational areas. For more information, see Create and Manage Master Data.
Unit-Based Data Filtering Enhance data relevance with Unit-Based Data Filtering. This feature allows users to filter web application data based on assigned units, improving accessibility to the most pertinent information. How it benefits: Improved Efficiency: Quickly find data specific to relevant units, reducing time spent sifting through unrelated information. Streamlined Access: Provides more focused insights, leading to better decision-making. For more information, see About the Web Application Screens.
Flexible Passcode Configuration With Flexible Passcode Configuration, users can skip the passcode requirement if their organization has not enabled it at the tenant level, simplifying the login process without compromising security. How it benefits: Seamless User Experience: No need to enter a passcode if not required, speeding up access to the system. Custom Security: Allows organizations to configure security protocols that align with their specific needs. For more information, see Log in to the Mobile Application.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2404

Table 3. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2404
Execute Rounds even after their due time Execute round tasks even after their due time. This buffer time for a round helps operators execute rounds without them being marked overdue. For more information, see Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
Self Assign Rounds from My Rounds This usability enhancement helps operators assign open rounds to self directly from the My Rounds screen. For more information, see Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
View Previous Exceptions to Readings When a reading is taken, the operator can now view previous exceptions to readings along with exception messages that are taken during previous shifts. This helps operators identify hazardous conditions of the equipment. For more information, see Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
View Multiple Lower and Upper Limits View multiple lower and upper limit range values and exceptions for numeric and slider responses while executing a round. For more information, see Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
Create Issues / Actions at Unit Level Create issues and actions at Unit level. This helps operators assign issues to units without errors. For more information, see Create an Issue.
Track Round Execution Duration Identify the duration of round execution. This helps users to optimize future rounds. For more information, see Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
Setup Workflow Approval Configure workflow approval for round plan submissions and publishing. With proper workflows, technicians with the right skills will be able to review alerts, warnings or cautions. For more information, see Review and Approve Round Plans.
Maintain Buffer Period for Rounds Add a buffer period for rounds. This helps operators execute rounds even after their due time without the rounds being marked as overdue. For more information, see Schedule Round Plans by Frequency.
Add Exceptions for Minimum and Maximum Values Add exceptions like Warning, Alert, Note, and so on for low and high range values while creating a round plan. This helps operators identify any hazardous condition of the equipment. For more information, see Number Range and Exceptions.
Copy Tasks across Multiple Assets Copy tasks in a round plan to multiple assets or locations with ease. This reduces repetitive work. For more information, see Create a Round Plan and Publish.
Filter Rounds at Unit Level Filter rounds data based on their assigned units to control access of the users. Users with multiple units can select and view data for one unit at a time. For more information, see About the Web Application Screens.
Add Multiple Lower and Upper Limits Configure multiple lower and upper limit range values and exceptions for numeric and slider responses while creating a round plan. For more information, see Number Range and Exceptions.
View Unit-Level Issues and Actions View issues and actions at Unit level to ensure right issues are raised on the right units. For more information, see About the Web Application Screens.
Track Round Execution Duration Identify the duration of round execution to optimize future rounds accordingly. For more information, see View Round Plans and Plan Details.
Enhanced "Custom Picklist" Response Type The "Custom Picklist" response type now displays "Allow More than One Selection", when values exceed two options.
Confirm Shift Handover When you click the Shift Handover button, an alert message, "Do you really want to start handover?" appears. For more information, see Overview of Shift Handover Reports.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2403

Table 4. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2403
Create Round Plan Template Create a Round Template with one page and multiple sections and tasks. Edit the template sections and tasks. Copy an existing template to quickly create new templates Archive templates that are no longer required, or permanently delete them. Restore the archived templates if required. For more information, see Create and Manage Round Templates.
Import Round Plans and Tasks Data Eliminate manual data recreation by exporting and importing Round Plans and Tasks data from one environment to another. For more information, see Import Sections and Tasks from Template.
Round Plans are automatically updated with templates that are modified When a template is updated, associated Round Plans are automatically updated. This helps maintain consistency and accuracy across all plans. For more information, see Edit Round Templates.
Shift Handover Report Enhancements Shift Handover Module is now governed by Access control. Users can control the functionality of units within the application. Generate Plant Level Shift Handover Reports (SHRs) when the SHR flag is enabled and the Unit flag is disabled. For more information, see Manage Shift Handover Authorization.
Bulk Upload Round Plans from Excel Add multiple Round Plans with tasks from an Excel sheet. mRounds Round Plans screen displays success / failure status along with Round Plans total count. For more information, see Create a Round Plan and Publish.
Customize Shift Log Template Create, edit, and modify a customizable Shift Log Template for operators to easily record tasks, issues, and notes during their shifts. This ensures clear communication. For more information, see Create Shift Log Template.
Auto Sort Round Plans by latest When a round plan is published, the plan automatically sorts to the top of the list. You can immediately view the published plan. For more information, see Create a Round Plan and Publish.
Automatic Asset Name Updates in Round Plans When an asset name is changed after the creation of a round plan, the updated name is automatically updated in the round plan. For more information, see Create a Round Plan and Publish.
Auto-Populate "Reported By" Field The "Reported By" field in the SAP Notification screen auto-populates based on the user's login credentials.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2402

Table 5. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2402
SAP IAS Authentication Integration mRounds application now seamlessly supports SAP IAS for enhanced user authentication. For more information, see Log in with SAP IDP.
Add Audio, Video and Documents to Task Responses Add attachments like audio, video and documents to your Task responses and access them as links in the generated PDF for better communication and collaboration. For more information, see Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
View and Download Attachments for Rounds View and download attachments like audio, video and documents by clicking the links in the generated round details PDF to validate the evidence effectively. For more information, see View Round Plans and Plan Details.
Master Data Management Integration Create and update master data directly within the Connected Worker's platform by utilizing files stored in an FTP server. For more information, see Establish a Connection with FTP Server for Data Export.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2401

Table 6. 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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Actions for Unresolved Issues or Tasks.
Add required notes in Shift Handover Reports Add and include required notes in the Shift Handover Report. For more information, see Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Update User Preferences.
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 Log in for the First Time.
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 Establish a Connection with FTP Server for Data Export.
Deactivate Unnecessary Master Data Deactivate Assets and Locations that are no longer needed. For more information, see 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 Log in with 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 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 Create Tenant/Super Admin role.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2312

Table 7. 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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
View Character Limits for Fields View character limits for each field, enter the right data, and maintain data integrity. For more information, see Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
Justify Overdue Rounds When a round goes beyond the due date, specify reasons for the overdue in the comment. For more information, see About the Mobile Application Screens.
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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
Receive Instant Email Alerts Receive instant emails when an issue or action is created, updated, resolved or closed. For more information, see Create and Manage Issues.
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 Understanding Response Types Used for Creating Round Tasks.
Download User List for a Plant Download the user list from the User Management module and view their assigned roles. For more information, see Create 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 Create an Ad-Hoc Round.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2311

Table 8. 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 Review and Accept the Shift Handover Report.
Add Documents to Task Responses Add attachments like documents to your Task responses and access them as links in the generated PDF for better communication and collaboration. For more information, see Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Log Shift Activities.
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 Log in for the First Time.
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 Overview of Shift Handover Reports.
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 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 Create Locations.
Add Position Master Data Add positions and assign them to users. Create user groups and schedule rounds based on positions. For more information, see Create Positions.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP04

Table 9. 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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP03

Table 10. 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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Creating ERP Notification for an Asset.
Access Plant-Specific Rounds Assign plants to users and ensure secure control over the rounds. For more information, see About the Web Application Screens.
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 Create and Manage Master Data.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP02

Table 11. 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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Create Global Response Set.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2309 SP01

Table 12. 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 Log in for the First Time.
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 Create and Share Transactions and Rounds Reports.
View operator-specific Rounds Summary Reports View operator-specific Rounds Summary Reports. These reports help improve operational efficiency. For more information, see Create and Share Transactions and Rounds Reports.
Configure Widgets on the Dashboard screen Configure the dashboard widgets that you need and improve monitoring tasks. For more information, see Create Custom Widgets.
Configure the Task Compliance Report Configure Task Compliance Reports, download them with a click and submit them during audits. For more information, see Create and Share Transactions and Rounds Reports.
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 Create and Share Transactions and Rounds Reports.
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 Create Custom Widgets.
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 13. 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 Update User Preferences.
Access only user group specific rounds Access user group specific rounds for a tailored user experience. For more information, see About the Mobile Application Screens.
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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
Toggle themes for personalized experience Switch between Dark Mode and Light Mode themes depending on your preferences. For more information, see Switch Between Dark and Light Modes.
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 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 Create 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.
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 14. 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 How to 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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
Skip Rounds with a Reason Skip the round with an appropriate reason when the round is no longer required. For more information, see Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 About the Mobile Application Screens.
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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Log in as a Different User (Shift Handover Scenario).
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 About the Web Application Screens.
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 15. 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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 About the Mobile Application Screens.
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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Round Plan Details PDF.
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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
Enhanced Number Response Type Enter decimals and negative values as responses to tasks that have a number response type. For more information, see Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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.
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 Create Plants.
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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2305

Table 16. New Features and Enhancements in Release 2305
Execute Rounds Skip non-mandatory tasks from the rounds by selecting a reason. For more information, see Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 2304

Table 17. 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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Actions for Unresolved Issues or Tasks.
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 Execute Rounds with mRounds Mobile App.
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 Access Rounds in Offline Mode.
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.
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 View Submitted 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 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 Create and Manage Issues.
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 Locate 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 Create Plants.
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 Create Assets.
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 Create Locations.
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 Create Unit of Measurement.
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 Create Global Response Set.
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, Onboarding 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, Create Users and Assign Roles.