Coast

Work orders and team messages in one app

Coast is a maintenance management app that its makers describe as an all-in-one workspace for team communication, tasks, checklists, scheduling and workflows. Work orders can be assigned and prioritized, teams can chat in real time, and photos or checklists can be attached to each job. Over 10,000 teams, according to the company, use Coast to replace email, texting, spreadsheets and paper schedules, and that it works from a phone as well as a desktop.

Assets, QR codes and breakdowns

Each asset can be looked up with a QR code, and users can see which equipment is down and which is running. The app helps managers weigh the cost of repairing equipment against replacing it. It is designed to help teams keep track of their most critical assets so that unexpected breakdowns are less likely.

Preventive maintenance and parts stock

Preventive maintenance tasks can be scheduled by days, weeks or months, or organized by meter readings for equipment measured by use. Automated alerts warn teams before a due date. The parts inventory updates automatically when parts are used, shows which parts are in stock, and lets parts be added to work orders so that repairs and work orders are completed faster.

Custom workflows, integrations and reporting

Coast says it is built to fit each business, from simple setups to complex multi-site operations. Custom fields, personal dashboards, custom alerts and custom workflows can all be adjusted by the user, and the company says users can build their own workflows as their processes change, without waiting for new features. Integrations include Zapier and an open API, and predictive maintenance is possible by connecting hardware systems. Reports and dashboards track equipment performance, team efficiency and maintenance costs, and built-in audit trails and user permissions support compliance. The site also describes AI that builds workflows according to the user's needs.