Project Management and Field Operations AutomationPurpose
1.2. Automates location-based attendance, job assignment check-ins/outs, real-time hours tracking, and integration to project management tools.
1.3. Automated time tracking reduces errors, prevents time theft, automates reporting, and saves administrative labor.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Automated geo-fencing detects entry/exit from job sites.
2.3. Scheduled shift start/end times trigger reminders.
2.4. Manual override by supervisors automates exception logging.
2.5. Project management system update triggers timesheet automation.
Platform Variants
• Function: API for automated timesheet creation upon mobile punch-in.
• Configuration: Use createTimesheet endpoint for real-time log automation.
3.2. Deputy
• Feature: Automates geofence clock-in using Deputy API (POST /shift/start).
• Configuration: Set geofencing rules in Location settings.
3.3. SAP SuccessFactors
• Function: OData API automates clock events to timesheet records.
• Configuration: POST clockEvents to /odata/v2/ClockEvent.
3.4. ADP Workforce Now
• Feature: Automates time clock entries with Time Import API.
• Configuration: Automate POST to /hr/v1/workers/{workerID}/timecard_entries.
3.5. BambooHR
• Function: Time Tracking API automates in/out times.
• Configuration: POST /time_off/requests automator.
3.6. Gusto
• Feature: Time tracking endpoints automate shift reporting.
• Configuration: POST /v1/time_entries with employee/shift IDs.
3.7. UKG Ready (Kronos)
• Function: REST API automates punch-in/out data capture.
• Configuration: POST punch data to /api/v1/timekeeping/punches.
3.8. Jira
• Feature: Automate worklog creation per task for time tracking.
• Configuration: POST /rest/api/3/issue/{issueId}/worklog.
3.9. Asana
• Function: Automator creates time tracking subtasks.
• Configuration: Create Subtask endpoint to log hours.
3.10. Smartsheet
• Feature: Automated row creation for time entries.
• Configuration: POST /sheets/{sheetId}/rows with time details.
3.11. Monday.com
• Function: Time Tracking Column automation via API.
• Configuration: mutate column_values to update time columns.
3.12. Zoho People
• Feature: Automated check-in/check-out with Attendance API.
• Configuration: POST /attendance with geolocation and time.
3.13. Toggl Track
• Function: API automates time entry start/stop events.
• Configuration: POST /time_entries/start endpoint.
3.14. TSheets (Intuit)
• Feature: Mobile punch-in automator via create_timesheet API.
• Configuration: Configure geofencing in account and automate punches.
3.15. Clockify
• Function: Automated time tracking per project using API.
• Configuration: POST /workspaces/{wid}/time-entries.
3.16. Replicon
• Feature: Automates GPS clock-in/out via CloudClock API.
• Configuration: POST punches to /services/TimePunchAPI.svc/Submit.
3.17. Time Doctor
• Function: API automates task and shift time entries.
• Configuration: POST /v2/timelogs.
3.18. Microsoft Power Automate
• Feature: Automator connects timesheet apps to notifications.
• Configuration: Use existing connectors to automatedly trigger event flows.
3.19. Slack
• Function: Slackbot automates reminders to check-in/out.
• Configuration: Use workflow builder to automate daily clocking messages.
3.20. Google Sheets
• Feature: Automated App Script captures time log via mobile forms.
• Configuration: Script triggers on form submit to log entries.
3.21. Zapier
• Function: Automates between mobile timesheet apps and payroll.
• Configuration: Configure Zap: Timesheet app → Payroll app.
3.22. Salesforce Field Service
• Feature: Mobile time sheet automation for job tickets.
• Configuration: Field Service Time API automates staff punch-in/out.
Benefits
4.2. Automatedly ensures field staff accountability via real-time geo/time logs.
4.3. Automator simplifies payroll with automated, verified timesheets.
4.4. Automates project costing and resource allocation for fence supply jobs.
4.5. Enables compliance and audit trails with automated records.
4.6. Automating time entries saves administrative time and costs.
4.7. Precise automated data enables better project estimates and client trust.