Use Case
Imagine you run a large self-storage facility. A potential customer calls, inquiring about vacant units. Instead of sifting through paper records or various spreadsheets, simply glance at your Facility Map. You can immediately spot and offer a vacant unit that matches the customer's needs, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Explanation of the feature
The Facility Map feature is a powerful tool designed to help self-storage facility operators streamline their management processes. Here’s what you can do with it:
Upload your floorplan: Begin by adding an image of your facility’s floorplan.
Draw and define units: With our intuitive tool, sketch out each storage unit on your uploaded floorplan.
Link and update unit statuses: Connect your drawn units to their real-world counterparts, and get real-time status updates like "reserved," "vacant," "blocked," and "to check."
Usage of the feature: A step-by-step guide
Let’s delve into an example to understand how to make the most of the Facility Map feature.
Step 1: Uploading your floorplan
Navigate to the "Facility Map" section in your dashboard.
2. Select the location and floor of your facility.
3. Click on the pencil in the top right corner.
4. Upload an image of your floor plan.
5. Once uploaded, the image will appear on the screen.
Step 2: Drawing the units
Click on the "Draw Units" button.
2. Outline each storage unit on your floorplan image.
3. You can select between a rectangular drawing tool and a polygon drawing tool.
Step 3: Linking units and updating statuses
Click on "Link Units".
2. From the dropdown menu, link it to its corresponding real-world unit.
3. Once linked, click save in the top right corner
4. After leaving the editor you will see the current unit status of the selected unit.
Conclusion
The Facility Map feature is a game-changer for self-storage operators, offering:
Visualization: Get a bird’s-eye view of your entire facility.
Efficiency: Quickly identify unit statuses and make informed decisions.
Organization: Streamline operations and eliminate manual checks.
Remember, an organized facility is a successful facility. Embrace the Facility Map feature and take a step towards easier management!