JCB

Enabling a global salesforce, out in the field

To support their global salesforce, JCB partnered with Atomic to create the JCB Hub app — a tablet-based tool designed to standardise sales and cut down on printed materials. Featuring 3D models and in-cab panoramas, it’s now used daily in 13 countries by JCB’s dealer network.
A person holds a tablet displaying a construction equipment app with images of machinery, product info, and navigation options on the screen.

The challenge

Creating a digital sales tool to replace printed collateral and streamline processes

JCB called on Atomic to develop a bespoke tablet application that could be used out in the field by their global sales team. The new platform was to standardise their sales process as well as reducing their reliance on costly printed sales collateral.

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The solution

Designing and building a feature-rich, offline-capable sales app for JCB

Discover
Following extensive phases of research, design and product validation, Atomic developed the JCB Hub app. Built for both iOS and Android, the app was also supported by a bespoke web-based admin portal that gave JCB complete control of the system’s content and assets.

As well as presenting key product information, the app also contained powerful features such as in-cab panoramas linked to the device’s gyroscope, and swipe functionality to rotate 3D CGI models of the machines.

Design
The app incorporates a series of calculators that help the salesperson demonstrate the features and benefits of a machine by calculating direct savings and specifying machines to the individual needs of each customer.

Build
With the app being used in some of the world’s most remote locations, the app was built with offline capability, allowing users to download content locally and use it app without being reliant on a permanent internet connection.

Delivery
Making use of mobile technology, we added a number of features to the app, including in-cab panoramas that provide a unique interactive sales experience.

A person uses a white tablet to view and rotate a 3D model of a yellow construction vehicle, likely a backhoe loader, on the screen. The interface features configuration options and technical details.
JCB Product Finder webpage showing various yellow JCB construction vehicles, including a large excavator in the center, with a yellow View Range button below.

The outcome

Driving global adoption with one of JCB’s most valuable sales tools

Launched in 2011, the app quickly established itself as one of JCB’s most valuable sales tools. This has led to it being rolled out globally across 13 countries, being used daily by JCB’s worldwide dealer network.

Interior view of a modern JCB construction vehicle cabin, showing the steering wheel, seat, dashboard, control panel with display screen, and various control levers.