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Authentic Drilling CaseStudy: 30% Higher Profitability,80% Faster Reporting

See how AppsRhino helped Authentic Drilling cut reporting time by 80%, grow profitability by 30%, and digitize field operations across every project site.

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How Authentic Drilling Achieved 30% Higher Profitability Across Every Project

AppsRhino replaced paper-based field workflows with a cloud-native operations platform — cutting reporting time by 80% and admin costs by 45% for Authentic Drilling's geotechnical, environmental, and water-well drilling projects.

Client recordAuthentic Drilling Case Study: 30% Higher Profitability, 80% Faster ReportingOthers
Industry
Drilling and Exploration
Founded
2014
Size
11-50 Members
Country of Origin
USA
Countries Served
USA
Solution used
Custom field operations & workforce management platform
Website
authenticdrilling.com

Manual Workflows Were Holding Back a Growing Drilling Business

As Authentic Drilling scaled across more sites and project types, its paper-based, manual operations couldn't keep up — creating friction in reporting, compliance, and day-to-day field coordination.

Our Implementation Journey with Authentic Drilling

  1. Intuitive dashboards in Angular

    We built Angular-powered dashboards that gave field and office teams clear visibility and quick operational control.

  2. Microservice architecture

    A modular, cloud-native architecture allowed independent feature rollouts and made the platform easy to scale as new needs emerged.

  3. Node.js (Express) APIs

    Fast, secure APIs powered project scheduling, workforce coordination, and equipment tracking across every site.

  4. MongoDB for dynamic records

    MongoDB supported large volumes of concurrent field data with the flexibility and speed the platform needed.

  5. Containerized with Docker

    Docker kept environments consistent and simplified deployment of every microservice across the platform.

  6. Hosted and secured on AWS

    AWS delivered encrypted, auto-scaling cloud hosting with global access and high uptime for field and office teams alike.

One Platform for Field Operations, Compliance, and Workforce Management

AppsRhino re-engineered Authentic Drilling's operations into a single digital ecosystem — automating field workflows, streamlining reporting, and unifying project scheduling, workforce oversight, and equipment tracking.

Authentic Drilling Case Study: 30% Higher Profitability, 80% Faster Reporting
Real-time task scheduling
Smart compliance management
Employee management tools
Client & vendor management
Equipment tracking suite

Real-time task scheduling

Shift-based allocation, workload monitoring, and team coordination all run through one live scheduler.

Smart compliance management

Certifications are stored digitally, renewals tracked automatically, and audit-readiness alerts sent before deadlines slip.

Employee management tools

Live chat, permissions, payroll scheduling, and digital task acknowledgment keep field teams connected to the office.

Client & vendor management

Records, orders, and imports are streamlined into a single system for client and vendor coordination.

Equipment tracking suite

Inspections, maintenance schedules, and asset utilization are all managed from one dashboard.

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Capabilities & Integrations Powering Authentic Drilling

CAPABILITYSYSTEM

Microservice architecture

Enabled independent feature rollouts without disrupting live operations

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Measurable Gains in Efficiency and Profitability

Reporting turnaround
Manual, paper-based80% faster reporting and documentation
Administrative costs
High manual overhead45% reduction in admin and manual effort costs
Profitability
Baseline across projects20–30% profit growth across multiple projects
Workforce transparency
Limited visibilityIncreased transparency in allocation and compliance tracking
Resource planning
Estimation-basedOptimized resource use through accurate time and project estimation
Maintenance turnaround
Reactive, manual35% faster maintenance cycles

Key Results we were able to achieve

  • 80% faster reporting and documentation turnaround
  • 45% reduction in administrative and manual effort costs
  • 20–30% profit growth across multiple drilling projects
  • 35% faster equipment maintenance turnaround

From Paper Trails to a Fully Digital Field Operation

Replacing manual, paper-based processes with a connected digital platform gave Authentic Drilling centralized visibility into every project, team, and piece of equipment — something that simply wasn't possible before.

The shift from paper to platform didn't just save time — it gave leadership the operational visibility needed to run every project more profitably.

Impact we created

  • Centralized project, workforce, and equipment data into one platform
  • Reduced compliance risk through automated certification tracking
  • Improved profitability through more accurate project and resource estimation

Why AppsRhino

Authentic Drilling needed a partner who could digitize complex, real-world field workflows — not just build software. Here's what made AppsRhino the right fit.

  • Industry-focused expertise

    Deep experience digitizing construction and drilling workflows, built around real field challenges rather than generic templates.

  • Dedicated post-launch support

    Ongoing support, maintenance, and training that keeps the platform running smoothly long after launch.

  • Scalable architecture

    A flexible foundation that scales effortlessly across teams, departments, and regional operations.

  • Secure by design

    Advanced cloud infrastructure that protects sensitive project data and workforce information.

  • Rapid deployment cycle

    Field-ready solutions delivered quickly, with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Authentic Drilling's leadership has highlighted the AppsRhino team's creative, organized approach to building their custom drilling app — one that covers geotechnical, environmental, water well, and exploration drilling work — as a key part of a multi-year working relationship.
Sherry Micklejohn

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Frequently asked questions.

What problem was Authentic Drilling trying to solve?

Manual, paper-based workflows were slowing down reporting, compliance tracking, and coordination across multiple remote drilling sites, limiting the company's ability to scale efficiently.

How did the platform improve compliance management?

By digitally storing certifications and licenses, automatically tracking renewals, and sending audit-readiness alerts before deadlines are missed.

Does the platform work at remote sites with poor connectivity?

Yes. It was built with offline usability and real-time sync in mind, specifically to handle low-connectivity field environments.

What technology powers the Authentic Drilling platform?

A microservice architecture with Angular dashboards, a Node.js (Express) backend, MongoDB for data, Docker for deployment, and AWS for cloud hosting.

What results has Authentic Drilling seen since launch?

80% faster reporting, a 45% reduction in administrative costs, 20–30% profit growth across projects, and 35% faster maintenance turnaround.

Why did Authentic Drilling choose AppsRhino as its development partner?

For AppsRhino's industry-focused expertise in construction and drilling digitization, its scalable architecture, and its ongoing post-launch support.