Enterprise Plan

Never Miss a Step with Work Order Dependencies

Define prerequisites between sub-jobs so your team always works in the right sequence. When step one finishes, step two kicks off automatically — no manual follow-up needed.

100%

Sequence Accuracy

Zero

Missed Prerequisites

Auto

Step Progression

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The Real Cost

What happens when steps run out of order

Steps Done Out of Order

Without enforced sequencing, technicians start tasks before prerequisites are complete — leading to rework, wasted materials, and frustrated customers.

Manual Follow-Up Overhead

Coordinators spend hours calling technicians to confirm each step is done before releasing the next one. It doesn't scale.

No Visibility Into Blockers

When a prerequisite stalls, downstream tasks pile up silently. By the time anyone notices, the whole project is behind schedule.

What if every step in your work order knew exactly when to start?

How It Works

Three Steps to Foolproof Sequencing

Define Your Workflow

Break the work order into sub-jobs and set which ones depend on others. Drag and drop to arrange the sequence.

Automatic Gating

Each sub-job stays locked until its prerequisites are marked complete. Technicians see exactly what they can work on next.

Real-Time Progress

Watch the entire work order advance step by step. If a blocker appears, you'll know immediately — not days later.

Set up your dependencies once, and the system enforces the right order on every job — hands-free.

Dependency Mapping

See the Full Chain at a Glance

See the full chain of dependencies in a clear visual layout. Each sub-job connects to its prerequisites, so you can spot bottlenecks before they cause delays.

Create finish-to-start dependency links between sub-jobs in seconds
Color-coded status indicators show what's done, in progress, and blocked
Expand or collapse the dependency view to focus on what matters

Dependency Map — WO-2048

A. Site Inspection

Completed · Mike R.

Done

B. Electrical Rough-In

In Progress · Sarah L.

Active

C. Plumbing

Waiting on B

D. HVAC Install

Waiting on B

E. Final Inspection & Approval

Waiting on C + D

Locked

3 of 5 sub-jobs remaining · On track

Auto-Progression Log

9:14 AM Sub-job B marked complete by Sarah L.

9:14 AM Dependencies checked — sub-jobs C & D unlocked

9:15 AM Push notification sent to James T. (sub-job C)

9:15 AM Push notification sent to Emily K. (sub-job D)

9:16 AM James T. acknowledged — en route to site

Zero coordinator calls needed

Hands-Free Progression

One Step Finishes. The Next One Starts.

When a technician completes their sub-job, the next one in the chain unlocks automatically. No coordinator intervention, no phone calls, no delays between steps.

Instant push notification to the next technician the moment their task unlocks
Automatic status transitions — no one needs to manually update the board
Works with auto-assignment for fully hands-free dispatch of the next step

Pair dependencies with auto-assignment and the right tech gets the right task the moment it's ready — no human in the loop.

Proactive Alerts

Know About Blockers Before They Snowball

If a prerequisite stalls — whether it's waiting on parts, approval, or another team — the system flags it immediately. Coordinators see which downstream tasks are blocked and can take action before the delay compounds.

Real-time blocker notifications sent to coordinators and managers
Impact analysis showing exactly which downstream tasks are affected
One-click reassignment for blocked work — get it moving again fast

Blocker Alert — WO-2048

Sub-job C is blocked

Plumbing rough-in waiting on parts delivery (ETA: tomorrow)

Downstream Impact

E. Final Inspection Delayed

Estimated delay +1 business day

Multi-Level Dependencies — WO-3091

Level 1

A. Demolition Done

Level 2 — Parallel

B. Framing

In Progress

C. Electrical

Done

Level 3 — Needs B + C

D. Drywall & Insulation Locked

Level 4 — Needs D

E. Painting

Locked

F. Flooring

Locked

Level 5 — Needs E + F

G. Final Walkthrough Locked

Critical path: A → B → D → E → G (longest chain)

Complex Projects

Dependencies That Go as Deep as Your Project Needs

Handle complex projects with dependencies that span multiple levels. Sub-job A feeds into B and C, which both need to finish before D can start. The system tracks it all.

Unlimited dependency depth — nest as many levels as your workflow requires
Parallel and sequential paths supported — run independent tasks at the same time
Automatic cycle detection prevents circular dependencies before they cause problems

Whether it's a 3-step repair or a 20-step buildout, the dependency engine scales with your project.

Results That Add Up

The Numbers Behind Proper Sequencing

40%

Less Rework

Enforced sequencing means no more work done out of order. Steps happen right the first time.

2+ Hours

Saved Daily

Per coordinator, by eliminating manual step-by-step follow-ups and status chasing.

On-Time

Project Completion

Projects finish on schedule when every step is properly sequenced and blockers surface early.

FAQ

Common Questions

What are work order dependencies?

Work order dependencies define the order in which sub-jobs must be completed. When you set sub-job B to depend on sub-job A, B won't start until A is finished.

Can I have multiple dependencies on a single sub-job?

Yes. A sub-job can depend on multiple prerequisites, and it will only unlock when all of them are complete.

What happens if a prerequisite is delayed?

The system automatically flags the dependency as blocked and notifies the coordinator. All downstream sub-jobs show their blocked status so nothing falls through the cracks.

Do technicians see their dependencies?

Yes. Technicians see which tasks are available and which are waiting on prerequisites. They can focus on what's actionable right now instead of wondering what's next.

Can I override a dependency and start a locked sub-job?

Administrators can override dependency locks when needed. The override is logged for audit purposes, so you always have a clear record of who changed the sequence and why.

Does this work with recurring work orders?

Yes. When a recurring work order generates a new instance, all dependencies carry over automatically. You set up the sequence once, and every recurrence follows the same rules.

Is there a limit to how many dependencies I can set?

No. You can create as many dependency links as your workflow requires, including multi-level chains with parallel and sequential paths.

Which plan includes work order dependencies?

Work order dependencies are available on the Enterprise plan ($59.99/user/month billed monthly, or $47.99/user/month billed annually). Start with a 14-day free trial to explore every feature — no commitment required.

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Stop chasing steps. Start enforcing them.

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