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When inspections are planned by hand, two engineers end up heading to the same site, the qualified person is booked elsewhere, and half the day is lost to driving. An industrial inspection services company was planning inspections manually across its engineers and client sites, and it showed in clashes and inefficient routes. MXTechies built an intelligent scheduling system on Mendix that works out what is due, who can do it and how they should get there.
Inspection scheduling software decides which engineer inspects what, when and in what order. In this project, the solution automates inspection scheduling. The Mendix app finds the plant items that are due for inspection, then assigns engineers based on their competency, availability and location. Google Maps API integration plans efficient routes and checks how close each engineer is to each site, so visits are grouped sensibly and travel time drops.
- Client
- An industrial inspection services company
- Replaces
- Manual planning across engineers and client sites
- Allocation rules
- Engineer competency, availability and location
- Integration
- Google Maps API for route optimisation and proximity analysis
- Platform
- Mendix
- Delivered by
- MXTechies, Mendix Certified Partner and Siemens Certified Partner
The challenge
Inspection planning was manual, and that caused three main problems:
- Scheduling conflicts: with planning done by hand across many engineers and client sites, bookings clashed.
- Inefficient routing: engineers’ journeys weren’t planned around location, so travel time was high.
- Hard to see what’s due: working out which plant items needed inspection, and when, took effort.
For an inspection business, these problems hit twice: engineers spend less time inspecting, and clients wait longer for their visits.
The solution
MXTechies delivered an Intelligent Inspection Scheduling system on Mendix. The app automatically identifies plant items that are due for inspection, so nothing slips through.
It then matches each job to an engineer who has the right competency, is available and is well placed geographically. Google Maps API integration adds route optimisation and proximity analysis, so engineers travel shorter distances between sites.
Key features
01Due-inspection detection
- For planners and engineers
- Plant items due for inspection are found automatically.
02Competency matching
- For planners and engineers
- Only qualified engineers are assigned to each inspection type.
03Availability checks
- For planners and engineers
- Engineers aren’t double-booked.
04Location-based allocation
- For planners and engineers
- Jobs go to engineers who are close by.
05Route optimisation
- For planners and engineers
- Google Maps plans efficient routes between sites.
06Proximity analysis
- For planners and engineers
- Planners see how near each engineer is to each site.
How it works
- FindThe app lists plant items due for inspection.
- Match skillsIt filters engineers with the right competency for each item.
- Check availabilityIt removes engineers who are already booked.
- Check locationProximity analysis finds the engineers best placed for each site.
- Plan the routeGoogle Maps works out an efficient route for each engineer.
- AssignThe schedule is set, without clashes.
Learn how we connect Mendix to Google Maps and other services on our Mendix integrations page.
Outcomes
- No more clashes: availability checks stop double-bookings.
- The right person every time: competency matching sends qualified engineers.
- Less time on the road: route optimisation and proximity analysis cut travel.
- Nothing missed: due inspections are identified automatically.
- Less planning effort: schedules are built by the system, not by hand.
Why build this on Mendix
- Rules-based allocation: Mendix logic matches competency, availability and location.
- Easy integrations: the Google Maps API connects for routing and proximity.
- Changes without rework: new rules or inspection types can be added quickly.
Who this is for
Inspection, testing and certification companies, field service teams and maintenance providers that send qualified engineers to many client sites and need schedules that respect skills, availability and travel time.
Frequently asked questions
What is inspection scheduling software?
It automatically plans which engineer inspects which equipment, when and in what order.
How are engineers chosen for each job?
By competency, availability and location.
How does route optimisation work?
The app uses the Google Maps API to plan efficient routes and analyse how close engineers are to each site.
How does it know what needs inspecting?
It automatically finds plant items that are due for inspection.
What problems does it solve?
Scheduling conflicts, inefficient travel and the manual effort of planning across many engineers and sites.
About MXTechies
MXTechies is a Mendix Certified Partner and Siemens Certified Partner with delivery teams in India, the USA and the UAE. We build enterprise apps on Mendix, the low-code platform from Siemens, for manufacturing, banking, real estate and retail. See more of our case studies.
Last updated October 2026
Less driving, more inspecting.
The right engineer, at the right site, on the shortest route.