50 real-world Claris FileMaker use cases

Discover how businesses across industries use Claris FileMaker to build custom apps, streamline workflows, and solve unique challenges.

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Transportation & logistics

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Construction

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Artificial intelligence	Retail & manufacturing	Healthcare	Public sector & NGO	Transportation	Business ops	Construction	Education	Entertainment

Automate data analysis and predictive decision-making through integrated AI-driven workflows.

Streamline inventory management, order tracking, and supplier coordination with real-time operational visibility.

		Manage food production, distribution, and logistics for an African FMCG company. Read story >				Streamline inventory, international sales, and operations for a jewelry business. Read story >

		Generate marketing data and track asset usage at a major department store.				Log employee time and attendance at manufacturing facilities.

		Fulfill online orders at independent grocery stores.				Track crop production, monitor sales, and manage supplier relationships for agricultural cooperatives.

		Optimize production management of plastic materials. Read story >				Coordinate vessels, catches, and logistics for a fishing company. Read story >

		Track procurement and inventory for a garment manufacturer.				Eliminate paperwork by automating manual processes at an automotive business.

Securely manage patient data, lab results, and compliance processes within a unified digital system.

Enhance case management, grant tracking, donor engagement, and the organization of public records and services.

		Digitalize consular affairs abroad and ensure the interconnectivity of 89 embassies and consulates. Read story >				Digitize energy operations, asset management, and reporting for an island utility provider. Read story >

		Enhance transparency, accountability, and workflow in public administration. Read story >				Track visitors and create statistics for a museum.

		Track in real time calls, interventions, reports, shifts, vehicle and equipment of fire departments.				Support conservation efforts by tracking endangered species. Read story >

		Track cases, interventions, and resources for a police department. Read story >				Securely collect donations for an African orphanage.

		Streamline inspections, reports, and compliance for a national regulatory authority. Read story >

Optimize fleet operations, route planning, and shipment tracking and ensure on-time delivery across complex networks.

		Streamline end-to-end supply chain management and automate complex customs documentation for a transportation company. Read story >				Streamline aircraft inspections and reporting for a civil aviation authority. Watch story >

		Monitor vehicle maintenance, driver schedules, and fuel usage for transportation and logistics businesses.

Improve project management, CRM, and resource allocation through automated, data-connected workflows.

		Manage luxury travel bookings, client experiences, and operations for a high-end travel agency. Read story >				Inform commercial property owners of earthquake damage in real time.

		Coordinate procurement, finances, and operations for complex business operations.				Manage customer appointments and contacts for an ad agency.

		Manage orders, kitchen workflow, and inventory for a restaurant chain.				Organize millions of images at a stock photography business.

		Manage properties, clients, and viewings for a real estate agency.				Coordinate tradeshow prep and sales leads for a sports business.

Manage job sites and monitor project timelines, budgets, equipments and contractor activities.

		Run and monitor the entire life cycle of simultaneous construction of 111 hospitals. Read story >				Track assets, equipment, and maintenance for a property management company.

		Monitor materials, schedule labor, assign tasks and ensure safety compliance for a construction company.

Manage student records, attendance, progress and organize school resources.

		Digitize real-time tracking of student attendance, absences, and tardies.				Generate print and digital ID cards for students and staff.

		Develop class schedules for teachers and students.				Track bus routes and transportation costs across school districts.

Coordinate event logistics, ticketing, and team operations and track athlete performance.

		Handle guest lists, ticketing, venue bookings, and vendor contracts for large-scale events.				Track visitors and create statistics for a museum.

		Organize tour dates and setlists for a rock band.

Generate AI-powered responses for busy customer service reps, delivering increased efficiency during calls.

Use AI to generate sales reports and analytics for better business decisions.

Categorize customer reviews on a website to provide real-time responses from a shoe company.

Match job applicants' resumes with open positions to improve HR efficiency and determine best candidates.

Develop an internally hosted AI assistant to support an entire school district, so employees can ask HR-related questions and get immediate answers from the assistant.