Tracking work orders is an essential aspect of work order management, and it becomes immensely more efficient with the help of tracking software.

Work orders are the centerpiece of an effective maintenance program. Once a work order request is initiated, it triggers a set of tasks and workflows that drive maintenance operations. Creating the work order is just the first step.

However, a maintenance team can quickly become inundated with work orders if they don’t have a proper system for tracking them. In this article, we’ll dive into some helpful tips and best practices for tracking work orders, along with some valuable tools and resources.

Work order workflow

Before completely revamping a work order tracking system, it’s helpful to understand the work order process. How do work orders go from service requests to completed tasks?

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