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The limitations of Excel and WhatsApp for managing field operations
December 9, 20251 min read

The limitations of Excel and WhatsApp for managing field operations

For a long time, field teams used Excel, WhatsApp, or Messenger to share their reports, photos, and remarks. While these tools have the advantage of simplicity, they quickly become unsuitable for structured and repetitive work.

The main limitations are clear:

  1. Impossible to ensure reliable traceability
  2. Multiple versions of Excel or PDF files
  3. Loss of important information in WhatsApp conversations
  4. Zero visibility for managers
  5. No KPIs

FlowUp centralizes all operations in a single, professional workspace.
Checklists are standardized, anomalies are organized by priority, and internal communication becomes smooth thanks to integrated notifications and exchanges.

Field teams save time, and managers gain visibility.