Manufacturing and logistics

Google solutions for manufacturing and logistics companies

We move maintenance forms, shipment checks, stock counts, and fault logs to mobile applications with AppSheet, manage field devices with Android Enterprise, and bring operations data together on dashboards.

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Last updated: 18 September 2026

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Field applications

Maintenance, quality, and counting applications without writing code.

Field devices

Kiosk mode and remote management on handheld terminals and phones.

Routing and delivery

Multi-stop route and delivery time calculation.

Operations dashboards

Tracking production, waste, and shipment data on a single dashboard.

A typical day in the field

Maintenance forms get filled out on paper and carried to the office by hand, stock counts live in Excel, and the handheld terminal in the field keeps losing signal. AppSheet and Android Enterprise target exactly these three points.

AppSheet turns a form into an app automatically from a Google Sheet or database; the form can be filled out offline and syncs once a connection is back.
Android Enterprise locks handheld terminals and phones into kiosk mode, running only approved apps, and wipes a lost device remotely.
Maps Platform calculates multi-stop delivery routes and estimated arrival times.
Looker Studio brings production, waste, and shipment data together in one dashboard on top of BigQuery.
Field data comes straight from the form itself rather than by email or by hand, which cuts down on delay and transcription errors.
Once maintenance history builds up in one system, it becomes visible over time which machine breaks down most often and which part gets replaced most.

Typical application and timeline

Timelines depend on how complex the current process is; exact scope is set during the proposal.

Need	Solution	Typical timeline
Maintenance, quality, or counting form	AppSheet + Google Sheets or a database	Usually 1-3 weeks
Locking down and remotely managing field devices	Android Enterprise, usually alongside the advanced endpoint management in Workspace Business Plus and above	Usually 1-2 weeks, depending on device count
Route and delivery time calculation	Maps Platform (Routes/Directions API)	Usually 2-4 weeks, depending on integration with your current system
Production and shipment dashboard	BigQuery + Looker Studio	Usually 2-4 weeks, depending on the number of data sources

These timelines are realistic ranges, not commitments.

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Frequently asked questions

Does AppSheet work where there's no internet in the field?

Yes, the form is downloaded in advance and can be filled out offline; data syncs automatically once a connection is available. For long offline periods, the form is designed to avoid sync conflicts.

How do we lock a handheld terminal to a single app?

Android Enterprise's kiosk mode restricts a device to only the app you choose. Users can't reach settings or other apps.

How long does it take to move a paper-based process to AppSheet?

A simple form, such as a one-page maintenance log, usually turns into an app within a few days. Processes with multi-step approvals or barcode and photo capture take a few weeks.

Do we need to replace our current fleet tracking system?

No. Maps Platform provides route and delivery time calculation alongside your current system, through API integration.

Do we need a separate database for the dashboard?

In most cases, your existing sources, such as the table AppSheet connects to or an ERP export, are loaded into BigQuery. You don't need to set up a separate production database.

Can the same app be used across multiple factories or warehouses?

Yes. The same app can be used at multiple sites, filtered by location. Permissions are set up so each user only sees data for their own site.

AppSheetNo-code mobile and web applications from spreadsheets and databases.Android EnterpriseWork profiles, full management, and kiosk mode on company phones.Google Maps PlatformMaps, address autocomplete, routing, and location APIs, with cost control.BigQueryServerless data warehouse. Combines ERP, e-commerce, and marketing data.Chrome EnterpriseBrowser management, browser security, Chromebook, and ChromeOS Flex.Managed supportOngoing, contracted support in Turkish for Workspace and Google Cloud.

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Tell us about a process that currently runs on paper or in Excel. We will show you how it becomes a mobile application.