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Smart Meter Reads (MX02US05)

1. Problem Statement

Meter Reading Supervisor Pain Points:

  • Cannot efficiently track the status and progress of multiple read cycles across different routes
  • Lacks visibility into performance metrics for individual routes and specific meters
  • No clear options to retry failed reads or resolve issues promptly
  • Has limited ability to identify and address common failure patterns in the reading process
  • Cannot easily monitor the distribution of successful, failed, and pending readings
  • Struggles to meet cycle completion deadlines due to limited tracking capabilities

Core Problem: The current meter reading management system lacks comprehensive tracking and performance monitoring capabilities for smart meter readings, resulting in inefficient reading collections, delayed cycle completions, and quality control issues across the utility service areas. Without proper visibility into cycle performance and route status, the Meter Reading Supervisor cannot effectively manage the meter reading operation, leading to billing delays and potential revenue loss.

2. Who Are the Users Facing the Problem?

Meter Reading Supervisor:

  • Responsible for overseeing meter reading operations across multiple routes
  • Manages reading schedules aligned with billing cycles
  • Monitors reading performance and coordinates exception handling
  • Reports on reading completion rates and efficiency metrics
  • Ensures timely data collection for billing processing

The Meter Reading Cycles feature should be accessible to the Meter Reading Supervisor role and potentially to other management roles that need visibility into meter reading operations.

3. Jobs To Be Done

For Meter Reading Supervisor: When I need to monitor the progress of multiple meter reading cycles across different routes, But I lack a consolidated view of cycle statuses and completion rates, Help me track all active and completed cycles with detailed performance metrics, So that I can ensure timely completion of readings for billing cycles.

For Meter Reading Supervisor: When I need to identify and resolve failed meter readings, But I cannot easily see which meters have failed and why, Help me view categorized failure reasons with options to retry failed readings, So that I can improve reading success rates and address systematic issues.

For Meter Reading Supervisor: When I need to report on meter reading performance, But I don't have access to comprehensive metrics and visualizations, Help me access detailed analytics on read success rates, completion percentages, and average read times, So that I can identify opportunities for improvement and report accurately to management.

For Meter Reading Supervisor: When I need to investigate specific meter issues within a cycle, But I cannot easily search for and access individual meter data, Help me search and filter meter records with detailed status information, So that I can quickly address customer inquiries and technical issues.

4. Solution

The Meter Reading Cycles feature provides a comprehensive dashboard and management system for tracking, analyzing, and improving the performance of smart meter reading operations. The solution includes:

Cycle Monitoring Capabilities

  • Cycle Overview Dashboard: Real-time dashboard showing active cycles, completion rates, and key performance indicators
  • Cycle Status Tracking: Visual indicators of cycle status (In Progress, Completed) with progress percentages
  • Cycle Timeline Management: Clear display of cycle dates including last run, next run, and due dates

Route Management

  • Route Performance Visualization: Graphical representation of route completion status across different areas
  • Route Comparison: Ability to compare performance metrics across different routes
  • Geographical Distribution: Visualization of reading success rates by geographical area

Reading Status Tracking

  • Status Distribution Analytics: Visual breakdown of reading statuses (Success, Failed, Pending)
  • Failure Analysis: Categorization and quantification of failure reasons (Timeout, Connection Error, Device Offline)
  • Trend Analysis: Historical performance data to identify patterns and improvements

Meter-Level Management

  • Detailed Meter Records: Comprehensive view of individual meter statuses and reading data
  • Failure Resolution Tools: Options to retry failed readings directly from the interface
  • Consumption Validation: Display of current and previous readings with consumption calculation

Search and Filter

  • Advanced Search Functionality: Ability to search cycles by name and meters by ID, consumer, or account
  • Multi-criteria Filtering: Filter meters by status (Success, Failed, Pending)
  • Export Capabilities: Export filtered data for reporting and analysis

Performance Analytics

  • Reading Time Metrics: Average read time tracking across cycles and routes
  • Completion Rate Monitoring: Percentage tracking of cycle completion
  • Resource Optimization Insights: Data to inform scheduling and resource allocation decisions

5. Major Steps Involved

Viewing Cycle Overview

  1. Navigate to the "Meter Reading Cycles" dashboard
  2. View the summary cards showing Active Cycles, Completion Rate, Completed Cycles, and Average Read Time
  3. Observe the cycle list displaying all cycles with their key metrics
  4. Use the search function to find specific cycles by name if needed
  5. Review cycle details including status, month, number of meters, completion percentage, and relevant dates

Monitoring Cycle Progress

  1. Identify cycles that require attention based on status, completion percentage, and due dates
  2. Click "View" on a specific cycle to access detailed information
  3. Review the cycle health overview showing read status distribution and route completion status
  4. Analyze the top failure reasons to understand common issues
  5. Monitor the progress bar indicating how many reads have been completed out of total reads

Managing Failed Readings

  1. On the cycle detail page, click on the "Failed Reads" tab to see all failed meters
  2. Review the list of failed meters with details on failure reasons
  3. Select one or multiple failed meters
  4. Click "Retry Failed" to attempt to read the selected meters again
  5. Monitor the status change of retried meters

Investigating Individual Meters

  1. Use the search function to find a specific meter by ID, consumer, or account
  2. Apply status filters (All, Success, Failed, Pending) to narrow down results
  3. Click on a meter record to view full details
  4. Review the meter's reading history, current status, and consumption data
  5. Take appropriate action based on the meter's status (e.g., retry failed readings)

Analyzing Route Performance

  1. Navigate to the "By Route" tab on the cycle detail page
  2. Review the comparative route completion status chart
  3. Identify routes with lower completion rates
  4. Investigate potential causes for underperforming routes
  5. Plan interventions to improve performance on problematic routes

Exporting Data for Reporting

  1. Apply desired filters to the meter list
  2. Click the "Export" button
  3. Select the export format and options
  4. Download the exported file
  5. Use the data for reporting or further analysis

6. Flow Diagram

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7. Business Rules

Cycle

Meter ManagementReading Cycles Screen - Fields and Business Rules

Dashboard Fields (Top Section)

  1. EachActive Cycles
    • Field Type: Numeric counter
    • Data Source: Count of cycles with status "In Progress"
    • Business Rules:
      • Must be less than or equal to the total cycles value
      • Calculated as: Total Cycles - Completed Cycles
  2. Completion Rate
    • Field Type: Percentage
    • Data Source: Calculated field
    • Business Rules:
      • Formula: (Sum of (Completion Percentage × Number of Meters) for all cycles) ÷ (Total Meters across all cycles)
      • Weighted average that accounts for different meter counts per cycle
      • Displayed as percentage with % symbol
  3. Completed Cycles
    • Field Type: Numeric counter
    • Data Source: Count of cycles with status "Completed"
    • Business Rules:
      • Cycles are counted as completed when Completion = 100%
      • Formula: Count of cycles where Status = "Completed"
  4. Average Read Time
    • Field Type: Time measurement
    • Data Source: Calculated field from meter reading timestamps
    • Business Rules:
      • Formula: Sum of all individual meter reading durations ÷ Total number of meters read
      • Displayed in seconds with decimal precision
      • Calculated across all cycles

Search Field

  1. Search Input
    • Field Type: Text input filter
    • Data Source: User input
    • Business Rules:
      • Filters the cycles table based on partial or full matches in the Cycle Name field
      • Case-insensitive matching

Table Features and Controls

Table Search Functionality

  • The table should be searchable by:
    • Cycle Name (primary search field - already implemented via the search input)
    • Month
    • Status
    • Due Date

Table Sorting Functionality

  • The table should be sortable by all columns, specifically:
    • Cycle Name (A-Z, Z-A)
    • Status (Completed first/last)
    • Month (chronological/reverse chronological)
    • Consumers (numeric high/low)
    • Meters (numeric high/low)
    • Completion (percentage high/low)
    • Last Run (date newest/oldest)
    • Next Run (date newest/oldest)
    • Due Date (date nearest/furthest)

Table Filtering Functionality

  • The table should support filtering by:
    • Status (dropdown: All, In Progress, Completed)
    • Month (dropdown: All, January through December)
    • Completion Range (slider or min/max input: 0-100%)
    • Due Date Range (date picker: from/to)
    • Meters Range (numeric range: min/max)

Table Export Functionality

  • The table should support exporting in multiple formats:
    • CSV (for data analysis)
    • PDF (for reporting)
    • Excel (for detailed analysis)
    • Export options should include:
      • All data or filtered data only
      • Selected columns or all columns
      • Include/exclude summary statistics

Table Header Fields

  1. Cycle Name
    • Field Type: Text identifier
    • Data Source: System-generated or admin-defined name
    • Business Rules:
      • Primary identifier for each meter reading cycle
      • Naming convention: "[Month] Cycle - Route [Direction/Area]"
      • Unique identifier for each cycle
  2. Status
    • Field Type: Status indicator
    • Data Source: Derived from Completion percentage
    • Business Rules:
      • "Completed" when Completion = 100%
      • "In Progress" when 0% < Completion < 100%
      • Visually distinguished by color coding
  3. Month
    • Field Type: Text (month name)
    • Data Source: Administrative assignment or cycle creation date
    • Business Rules:
      • Represents the month when the cycle is scheduled
      • Used for organizing and categorizing cycles
  4. Consumers
    • Field Type: Integer
    • Data Source: Count from customer database
    • Business Rules:
      • Count of unique consumer accounts associated with meters in the cycle
      • Formula: Count(distinct consumer_ids) where meter_id is in the cycle
  5. Meters
    • Field Type: Integer
    • Data Source: Count from meter database
    • Business Rules:
      • Count of all meters assigned to the cycle
      • Formula: Count(meter_ids) in cycle
      • Must be a positive integer
  6. Completion
    • Field Type: Percentage with visual progress bar
    • Data Source: Calculated field
    • Business Rules:
      • Formula: (Number of meters read in cycle ÷ Total meters in cycle) × 100
      • Displayed as percentage with % symbol
      • Progress bar visualization scales proportionally
  7. Last Run
    • Field Type: Date
    • Data Source: System timestamp
    • Business Rules:
      • Records the most recent date when meter readings were collected for this cycle
      • Format follows standard date formatting
  8. Next Run
    • Field Type: Date or status text
    • Data Source: Scheduling system
    • Business Rules:
      • Shows the next scheduled date for meter reading activities
      • Shows "Not scheduled" when no future date is assigned
      • Dependent on scheduling algorithms or manual assignment
  9. Due Date
    • Field Type: Date
    • Data Source: Administrative assignment or calculation
    • Business Rules:
      • Deadline by which the cycle must be associatedcompleted
      • May be calculated based on:
        • Formula: Last Run + predetermined cycle duration
        • OR Formula: Month End - buffer period
        • OR Manually assigned by administrators
  10. Actions
    • Field Type: Interactive buttons
    • Data Source: System-defined functionality
    • Business Rules:
      • Contains action controls related to cycle management
      • "View" action provides detailed access to cycle information
      • May have conditional actions based on user permissions or cycle status
      • Not sortable or filterable as this is a control column

Meter Reading Cycle Detail Screen - Fields and Business Rules

Header Section

  1. Cycle Name
    • Field Type: Text identifier
    • Data Source: System-generated or admin-defined name
    • Business Rules:
      • Displays the currently selected cycle with format "[Month] Cycle - Route [Direction/Area]"
      • Must match a specificvalid routecycle in the system
  2. Status Badge
    • Field Type: Status indicator
    • Data Source: Derived from cycle progress
    • Business Rules:
      • Displays current cycle status (e.g., "In Progress")
      • Visual styling changes based on status (different background colors)
  3. Scheduled Time
    • Field Type: Date and monthtime
    • CyclesData canSource: haveCycle onescheduling system
    • Business Rules:
      • Format: "Scheduled: [Month] [Day], [Time]"
      • Represents when the cycle was originally scheduled to begin
  4. Started Time
    • Field Type: Date and time
    • Data Source: System timestamp
    • Business Rules:
      • Format: "Started: [Month] [Day], [Time]"
      • Represents actual start time of the followingcycle statuses:execution
      • Must "Inbe Progress"same day or "Completed"after the Scheduled time
  5. AProgress Bar
    • Field Type: Visual progress indicator
    • Data Source: Calculated field
    • Business Rules:
      • Color-coded sections showing success (green), failure (red), and pending (gray)
      • Progress calculation: (Completed reads ÷ Total reads) × 100%
      • Visual proportions match the actual read status distributions
  6. Read Counter
    • Field Type: Numeric counter with fraction
    • Data Source: Meter reading database
    • Business Rules:
      • Format: "[Completed Reads] / [Total Reads] reads"
      • First number represents successfully processed meters
      • Second number represents total meters in cycle
  7. Retry isFailed consideredButton
    • Field "Completed"Type: Action button
    • Data Source: System functionality
    • Business Rules:
      • Initiates retry operation for all failed reads in the cycle
      • May include dropdown for additional options (indicated by ▼ symbol)
      • Enabled only when 100%failed reads exist

Cycle Health Overview Section

  1. Section Title: Cycle Health Overview
    • Field Type: Text header
    • Business Rules:
      • Serves as container for health metrics
      • Consistent visual styling for section headers
  2. View All Cycles Link
    • Field Type: Navigation link
    • Data Source: System navigation
    • Business Rules:
      • Navigates back to main cycles listing page
      • Positioned at top-right of itsthe metersCycle haveHealth beenOverview successfullysection

Read readStatus Distribution Subsection

  1. Read Status Distribution Chart
    • Field Type: Donut chart visualization
    • TheData completionSource: rateCalculated isfrom meter reading statuses
    • Business Rules:
      • Shows distribution of Success, Failed, and Pending reads
      • Color-coded sections (Success = green, Failed = red, Pending = gray)
      • Percentages calculated as: (NumberCategory Count ÷ Total Meters) × 100%
      • Must include legend for all status types

Route Completion Status Subsection

  1. Route Completion Status Chart
    • Field Type: Stacked bar chart
    • Data Source: Aggregated route completion data
    • Business Rules:
      • Shows completion status per route (North, South, East, West, Central)
      • Y-axis represents percentage (0-100%)
      • Stacked bars show proportion of successfulsuccess reads(green), /failed Total(red), numberand pending (gray)
      • All routes must be represented

Top Failure Reasons Subsection

  1. Top Failure Reasons List
    • Field Type: Ranked list with metrics
    • Data Source: Failure categorization system
    • Business Rules:
      • Shows ranked list of meters) * 100
      • The average read time is calculated across all successful readings in all cycles
      • Cycles must have scheduled due dates that align with billing cycle requirements
      • The system must maintain history of last run date and time for each cycle

Reading Status Rules

  1. Each meter reading attempt must result in one of three statuses: Success, Failed, or Pending
  2. A reading is "Pending" when no reading attempt has been made or the attempt is still in progress
  3. A reading is "Failed" when an attempt was made but was unsuccessful
  4. A reading is "Success" when data was successfully retrieved from the meter
  5. For failed readings, the system must capture and categorize the failure reason
  6. Commonreasons failure categories include: (Timeout, Connection Error, Device Offline, and othersOffline)
  7. TheEach systemreason mustincludes trackmeter thecount affected
  8. Includes horizontal bar visualization of proportion
  9. Bars colored red to indicate failures
  10. All Failed Meters Summary
    • Field Type: Summary text with count
    • Data Source: Calculated total
    • Business numberRules:
      • Format: "Total: [Number] meters"
      • Must match sum of all failed meters across categories

Meter List Section

  1. Tab Navigation
    • Field Type: Tab control
    • Data Source: System-defined categories
    • Business Rules:
      • Allows filtering between "All Meters", "Failed Reads", "Pending Reads", "Success Reads", "By Route"
      • Each tab shows count of meters in eachthat category
      • Active tab is visually distinguished
      • Switching tabs filters the data table below
  2. Search Field
    • Field Type: Text input
    • Data Source: User input
    • Business Rules:
      • Placeholder text: "Search by ID, consumer, account..."
      • Filters table data based on input text
      • Performs partial matching across multiple columns
  3. Status Filter Dropdown
    • Field Type: Dropdown selector
    • Data Source: System-defined statuses
    • Business Rules:
      • Default option: "All Statuses"
      • Allows filtering by specific status categoryvalues
      • Updates table data when selection changes
  4. Advanced Filter Button
    • Field Type: Action button
    • Data Source: System functionality
    • Business Rules:
      • Opens advanced filtering options
      • Represented by funnel icon
  5. Export Button
    • Field Type: Action button
    • Data Source: System functionality
    • Business Rules:
      • Allows exporting table data
      • Represented by download icon
      • Should support multiple export formats (CSV, PDF, Excel)
  6. Status Quick Filters
    • Field Type: Button group
    • Data Source: System-defined statuses
    • Business Rules:
      • Shows buttons for "All", "Success", "Failed", "Pending"
      • Active filter is visually distinguished
      • Filters table data when selected
      • Provides quick access to common filters

RetryMeter Management RulesTable

  1. FailedMeter readingsID canColumn
    • Field Type: Text identifier with sortable header
    • Data Source: Meter database
    • Business Rules:
      • Format: Standardized ID format (e.g., "MTR" + numeric sequence)
      • Serves as primary identifier for each meter
      • Must be retried individually or in batchesunique
  2. WhenConsumer aColumn
    • Field readingType: isText retried,with its status remains "Failed" until a successful read is achievedidentifier
    • TheData systemSource: mustCustomer maintaindatabase
    • Business aRules:
      • Shows historyconsumer name
      • Includes account number below name (smaller text)
      • Links to consumer account information
  3. Premise Column
    • Field Type: Text identifier with sortable header
    • Data Source: Premise database
    • Business Rules:
      • Format: Text
      • Identifies physical location of retry attemptsmeter
      • AfterMust abe successfulvalid retry,premise theID
  4. Location Column
    • Field Type: Hierarchical location
    • Data Source: Geographic database
    • Business Rules:
      • Format: "[Area] > [Type] > [Block]"
      • Represents hierarchical location information
      • Uses ">" as separator between hierarchy levels
  5. Last Read Column
    • Field Type: Numeric with sortable header
    • Data Source: Previous meter reading status should update to "Success"
    • TheBusiness systemRules:
      • Shows shouldprevious allowconsumption value
      • Used for multiplecomparison retrywith attemptscurrent ifreading
      • Format: neededNumeric with decimal precision

  • Current Read Column
    • Field Type: Numeric with sortable header
    • Data Source: Current meter reading
    • Business Rules:
      • Shows latest consumption value
      • Must be numeric with decimal precision
      • Used for consumption calculation
  • Consumption CalculationColumn
    • Field Rules
    1. Type: Calculated numeric field with sortable header
    2. ConsumptionData isSource: calculatedCalculated as:field
    3. Business Rules:
      • Formula: Current Read - Last Read
      • NegativeShows consumptiondifference valuesbetween readings
      • Format: Numeric with decimal precision
    4. Status Column
      • Field Type: Status indicator with sortable header
      • Data Source: Reading status
      • Business Rules:
        • Shows status with icon (clock for Pending, checkmark for Success)
        • Color-coded for visual identification
        • Statuses include: Pending, Success, Failed (not shown in this view)

    Table Features and Controls

    Table Search Functionality

    • The table should be flaggedsearchable forby:
      • Meter validationID
      • Consumer name
      • Account number
      • Premise ID
      • Location

    Table Sorting Functionality

    • The system must display both the current read value and the previous read value
    • Unusual consumption patternstable should be highlightedsortable forby review
    • Dataall Validationcolumns, Rules

      1. Reading values must be numeric and within expected ranges for the meter type
      2. The current reading should be greater than or equal to the last reading, with exceptions for meter resets
      3. Reading timestamps must be chronologically valid
      4. specifically:
        • Meter IDsID must correspond to valid meters in the system(ascending/descending)
        • Consumer information(alphabetical)
        • Premise mustID be(ascending/descending)
        • Location linked(alphabetical)
        • Last toRead valid(numeric accountshigh/low)

      Access
    • Current ControlRead Rules
      1. (numeric high/low)
      2. MeterConsumption Reading(numeric Supervisorshigh/low)
      3. Status must(by havestatus fulltype)

    Table accessFiltering toFunctionality

    • The alltable cycleshould support filtering by:
      • Status (via tabs and meterdropdown)
      • Route data(via "By Route" tab)
      • Location components (Area, Type, Block)
      • Consumption range
      • Read status (Success, Failed, Pending)

    Table Export Functionality

    • The ability to retry failed readingstable should besupport restrictedexporting toin authorizedmultiple personnelformats:
      • CSV (for data analysis)
      • Export functionality should be available to users with reporting permissions

    8. Sample Data

    Meter Reading Cycles

    Cycle NameStatusMonthConsumersMetersCompletionLast RunDue Date

    April Cycle - Route West

    In Progress

    April

    6,000

    75%

    Apr 01, 2025

    Apr 15, 2025

    April Cycle - Route East

    Completed

    April

    4,200

    100%

    Apr 05, 2025

    Apr 12, 2025

    April Cycle - Route North

    In Progress

    April

    5,500

    40%

    Apr 10, 2025

    Apr 20, 2025

    April Cycle - Route South

    Completed

    April

    3,800

    100%

    Apr 03, 2025

    Apr 10, 2025

    April Cycle - Route Central

    In Progress

    April

    7,200

    21%

    Apr 12, 2025

    Apr 25, 2025

    Meter Data

    Meter IDConsumerPremise IDLocationLast ReadCurrent ReadConsumptionStatus

    MTR100000

    Alice Brown (ACC200000)

    PRE300000

    East > Residential > Block D

    92.33

    110.87

    18.54

    Success

    MTR100001

    Olivia Rodriguez (ACC200001)

    PRE300001

    East > Industrial > Block A

    32.68

    32.75

    0.07

    Failed

    MTR100002

    John Rodriguez (ACC200002)

    PRE300002

    North > Commercial > Block D

    984.33

    990.20

    5.87

    Pending

    Failure Reasons

    Failure ReasonNumber of Meters

    Timeout

    42

    Connection Error

    36

    Device Offline

    27

    Other Failures

    38

    Total Failed Meters

    143

    9. Acceptance Criteria

    1. The system must display a dashboard showing key cycle metrics including active cycles, completion rate, completed cycles, and average read time
    2. The system must list all meter reading cycles with their status, month, meter count, completion percentage, last run date, and due date
    3. The system must provide a search function that allows users to find cycles by name
    4. The system must allow users to view detailed information for a specific cycle by clicking on the "View" action
    5. The cycle detail page must show a progress bar indicating the number of completed reads versus total reads
    6. The system must display a read status distribution chart showing the percentage of successful, failed, and pending readings
    7. The system must show a route completion status visualization comparing performance across different routes
    8. The system must list top failure reasons with the number of affected meters for each reason
    9. The system must provide tabs to filter meters by status (All, Success, Failed, Pending)
    10. The system must include a search function to find specific meters by ID, consumer, or account
    11. The system must display detailed meter information including meter ID, consumer, premise ID, location, last read, current read, consumption, and status
    12. The system must provide a "Retry Failed" button that allows users to retry readings for selected failed meters
    13. The system must include an export function that allows users to download meter data in various formats
    14. The system must update reading statuses in real-time when retry actions are performed
    15. The system must calculate and display consumption values based on the difference between current and last readings
    16. The system must clearly indicate cycle due dates and highlight cycles that are at risk of missing deadlines
    17. The system must provide navigation to view all cycles from any cycle detail page
    18. The system must display the scheduled and actual start times for each cycle
    19. The system must allow filtering and sorting of meters based on multiple criteria
    20. The system must highlight unusual consumption patterns for further investigation

    10. Process Changes

    Current ProcessNew ProcessImpact

    Manual tracking of meter reading progress through spreadsheets or basic reports

    Real-time dashboard showing cycle status, completion rates, and key metrics

    Reduces tracking time by ~70% and provides up-to-date visibility

    Limited visibility into reasons for failed readings, requiring extensive investigation

    Categorized failure reasons with counts and details

    Improves troubleshooting efficiency by 60% through targeted resolution

    Separate systems for viewing cycle status and individual meter issues

    Integrated view from cycle overview down to individual meter details

    Reduces context switching by 80% and improves investigation efficiency

    Manual process for retrying failed readings through field visits or separate systems

    Direct "Retry Failed" functionality from the dashboard

    Decreases resolution time for failed readings by 50% via automation

    Static reports requiring manual creation and distribution

    Interactive dashboards with export functionality

    Reduces reporting time by 75% and improves data accuracy

    Route performance analysis requiring manual data compilation

    Built-in route comparison visualizations

    Enables data-driven route optimization and performance improvement

    Reactive approach to cycle completion issues

    Proactive monitoring with clear due dates and completion tracking

    Improves on-time cycle completion rates by 40%

    Isolated meter data requiring multiple lookups

    Comprehensive meter details with consumption calculation

    Reduces time to access complete meter info by 65%

    11. Impact from Solving This Problem

    MetricImpact

    Cycle Completion Timeliness

    Improves by 30–40% through better tracking and proactive issue resolution

    Reading Success Rate

    Increases to 95%+ through better failure management

    Operational Efficiency

    Reduces time spent on monitoring and troubleshooting by 60–70%

    Data Quality for Billing

    Improves accuracy and completeness of meter data for billing

    Resource Allocation

    Enables better scheduling and focus on problematic areas

    Revenue Assurance

    Reduces unbilled consumption through better read completion rates

    Staff Productivity

    Increases meters managed per staff member through better tools and visibility

    Customer Satisfaction

    Improves through more accurate billing and faster issue resolution

    Analytics Capability

    Enables data-driven decision making for meter reading operations

    12. User Behavior Tracking

    Events to Track

    EventPropertiesInsightsQuestions Answered

    Cycle View

    cycle_id

    ,

    cycle_name

    ,

    timestamp

    Understanding which cycles require attention

    Which cycles are being monitored most frequently?

    Meter Search

    search_term

    ,

    results_count

    ,

    timestamp

    Identifying common search patterns

    What meters/consumers are frequently investigated?

    Status Filter Applied

    filter_type

    ,

    count_results

    ,

    timestamp

    Understanding distribution of attention

    How much time is spent on failed vs. successful readings?

    Retry Action

    meter_ids

    ,

    count

    ,

    success_rate

    ,

    timestamp

    Measuring retry effectiveness

    What is the success rate of retry attempts?

    Export Data

    filter_applied

    ,

    record_count

    ,

    timestamp

    Understanding reporting needs

    What data is being exported and how frequently?

    Route Performance View

    route_name

    ,

    completion_rate

    ,

    timestamp

    Tracking focus on routes

    Which routes require the most management attention?

    Failure Analysis View

    failure_type

    ,

    meter_count

    ,

    timestamp

    Understanding problem prioritization

    What types of failures are being investigated most?

    Dashboard Load Time

    load_time

    ,

    user_id

    ,

    timestamp

    Measuring system performance

    Is the system performing adequately for users?

    Session Duration

    start_time

    ,

    end_time

    ,

    actions_taken

    Understanding engagement

    How much time do supervisors spend in the system daily?

    Feature Usage Frequency

    feature_name

    ,

    count

    ,

    timestamp

    Identifying valuable features

    Which features are most/least used in the system?

    Metrics to Monitor

    1. Cycle Completion Rate Over Time
      • Measures: Percentage improvement in cycle completion rates
      • Question: Is the new system improving overall completion performance?
    2. Average Time to Resolve Failed Readings
      • Measures: Time between failure detection and successful retry
      • Question: Is the system enabling faster problem resolution?
    3. User Efficiency Metrics
      • Measures: Number of actions per resolved issue
      • Question: Is the system making users more efficient?
    4. Feature Adoption Rate
      • Measures: Percentage of available features being regularly used
      • Question: Are users taking advantage of all system capabilities?
    5. Reading Success Rate Trends
      • Measures: Percentage of successful readings over time
      • Question: Is the system improving the overall success rate?

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