The industry has used software companies to make life easier, and those companies have reciprocated by developing mobile apps for their software users.

FlooringSoft by Kashmoo. Using a free QR scanner, smartphone users can scan the code in trade ads and be directed to FlooringSoft .com. Stay tuned for a fully native app for the iPhone and iPad that will sync all data with QuickBooks.

QFloors. Its Mobile function allows remote access to QFloors via smartphones, iPads or tablets, for real-time information on pricing, inventory, schedules, reports, finances and more. Coming soon for summer’s end is a native app, AwayToWork, for access in a different format. A monthly usage fee will facilitate additional tools and capabilities.

Sales Pro Mobile by RFMS. Users can enter sales lead records, perform product selections and generate a quote from an iPad, iPhone, Android or any other mobile device. Because data is cloud based, access can be gained from anywhere an Internet connection is found. Measure Mobile also allows the user to actually draw a floor layout, assign product—carpet, vinyl, laminate, ceramic, wood—and create seam layouts and cuts. The proposal can then be emailed directly to the customer.