Driving to work this morning, I found myself frustrated by the traffic. Then I remembered that it’s the first day of school for the district adjacent to mine. Given that I have a 6.2 mile commute, you probably shouldn’t feel too sorry for me, as my usual 10 minute commute turned to 15.

For multi-unit operators, however, “windshield time” can be a big factor in efficiency. These operators know that it’s their job to call on their various locations, so they accept a lot of windshield time to accomplish their business objectives. MVaaS can boost efficiency of multi-unit operators, simply by giving them a view into all of their locations from a single spot. While visiting one location, the operator can log onto a PC in that location’s office and “virtually visit” several other locations in less than an hour. Then, they can prioritize the remainder of their day or week by their visual assessment of which locations need the most immediate attention. The improvement in efficiency and management impact is immediate. Good leaders and managers know where and when they are needed in person and can use MVaaS as a tool in their critical decision-making.