Work Orders Digitalization with AI
Digitalizes paper work orders via photo or scan and links them to projects and hours. Reduces administration for construction, installation and technical services.
At a glance
Up to 12 hours/week
time saving
Up to 7x within 3 months
expected ROI
Live in 2 weeks
from intake to production
GDPR-compliant
EU hosting & human-in-the-loop
Time savings and ROI are indicative and depend on your process, data and volume.
Before & after
From manual to automatic
Paper work orders lead to administrative chaos
- Field technicians fill out work orders, which must later be entered manually.
- Work orders get lost, are illegible or arrive too late for timely invoicing.
- Duplicate work: data is already on the work order but must be retyped into ERP or time tracking.
Digital work orders with OCR and automatic processing
- Technicians take a photo of the completed work order via the app, then data is automatically extracted (hours, materials, signature).
- Automatically links the work order to project, customer and cost center in the ERP system.
- Validates the data (deviating hours vs. planning, missing signature) and requests correction where needed.
- All work order data is stored within the Netherlands, with full audit trail for invoicing.
Workflow
How it works
See how the agent moves through the process step by step — you stay in control of every decision.
Workflow in action
Work Orders Digitalization · Digital work order registration and processing
Take work order photo
apiStep 1 of the automated process.
OCR data extraction
analysisStep 2 of the automated process.
Validation and matching
dataStep 3 of the automated process.
Link to project/customer
outputStep 4 of the automated process.
Book in ERP
apiStep 5 of the automated process.
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Steps completed
5
Total steps
What it delivers
Eliminate retyping and accelerate invoicing
The agent tackles the biggest bottleneck: manual entry of work orders. Technicians work digitally, the back office sees data in real time and invoicing can happen faster. The result: less administration and better cash flow.
no manual retyping anymore
through direct processing
through digital storage
Figures are indicative and depend on your processes and volume.
Integrations
Works with your software
Works with ERP, time tracking and project tools for seamless work order processing.
ERP & Accounting
Time Tracking
Project Management
Field Service
Frequently asked questions
How does the agent digitize a paper work order in practice?
Technicians photograph the completed work order via the app, and the agent extracts the hours, materials and signature from it. Handwriting quality varies, so fields the agent isn't confident about are flagged for a quick manual check rather than saved automatically. The work order is then linked to the right project, customer and cost center in your ERP.
Can technicians fill in work orders directly and digitally, without paper?
Yes, we provide a mobile app (iOS/Android) where technicians fill out work orders digitally. This is more accurate than OCR and works offline, syncing once back on WiFi or 4G, with the customer able to sign directly on the tablet.
How is the customer's signature verified?
A digital signature on tablet or phone is stored as an image with a timestamp and, where relevant, GPS location, which is legally valid as proof of approval. For paper work orders, the signature is captured through OCR and stored the same way.
What does this agent cost and how long does implementation take?
Standard agents like this start from €2,500, custom builds from €5,000, depending on whether you use OCR on paper forms, the mobile app, or both. Implementation typically takes around 2 weeks. A free, no-obligation AI scan is a good starting point.
Where is the work order data stored?
Work order data is hosted within the Netherlands, with a full audit trail for invoicing, and a data processing agreement can be arranged. The agent only processes the hours, materials and signature data needed for administration.
Which ERP and time tracking systems does the agent connect with?
The agent connects with ERP and accounting systems such as Exact Online, AFAS and Microsoft Dynamics, and time tracking tools including Timechimp and Toggl. It also links to project management tools such as Simplicate.
Can the agent be adapted to our work order format, and what if a linked system changes?
Yes, the fields extracted and the validation rules, such as flagging deviating hours, are configured around your work order format. We monitor accuracy and adjust the connections if your ERP or time tracking tool changes.
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You work directly with Erwin Berkouwer, founder of UnifyAI — no account managers or junior consultants in between.
Erwin has 8+ years of experience in data and AI (banking, retail, e-commerce) and applies the same AI automation internally that he builds for clients. Per project he brings in the right specialist from his network.
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