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Replacing the spreadsheet everything runs on

A workflow tool built around how your team actually works - with the audit trail and reporting a spreadsheet cannot give you.

Typical timeline: 10-16 weeksCustom Software Development

An illustrative build, not a client case study. Timelines and scope are typical ranges - yours gets estimated properly after discovery.

The problem it solves

There is usually one spreadsheet holding the business together. It works until two people edit it at once, until nobody can tell who changed a figure, or until the person who built it goes on holiday.

How we approach it

  1. 1

    Sit with the people who use the spreadsheet daily and map what it really does, including the parts nobody documented.

  2. 2

    Model the data properly so records have owners, history and validation.

  3. 3

    Rebuild the workflow step by step, running alongside the spreadsheet until the team trusts it.

  4. 4

    Add the reports management keeps rebuilding by hand each month.

What it includes

  • Role-based access for each team
  • Full change history and audit trail
  • Validation that prevents bad data at entry
  • Dashboards and exportable reports
  • Bulk import from your current spreadsheets
  • Documentation and team training

Stack

Technologies we'd use

We choose the right tool for the job — not a fixed stack. Below are typical choices for this type of build.

React, Next.js, TypeScript
PostgreSQL, Prisma
Tailwind CSS, Radix UI
Playwright, Vitest
Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
GitHub Actions, GitLab CI

Process

How this engagement typically runs

Six steps from discovery to a system your team can own. We adapt the depth of each step to your context.

01

Discovery

Shadow the spreadsheet users — map every tab, formula, manual step, and who does what when.

02

Architecture

Design data model with ownership, validation rules, audit fields, and role-based access.

03

Design

Prototype the critical workflows; run alongside the spreadsheet for comparison testing.

04

Build

Incremental replacement: one workflow at a time, with parallel run and data reconciliation.

05

Launch

Cutover sprint with parallel validation, user training, and a rollback plan to the spreadsheet.

06

Evolve

New workflows, advanced reporting, API for external integrations, or handover to your team.

FAQ

Replacing the spreadsheet everything runs on - common questions

Yes, initially. We run both in parallel until the team trusts the new system. The spreadsheet becomes read-only reference, then archived.
Absolutely. We build bulk import with validation, reconciliation reports, and a chance to clean data before it goes live.
The platform is built for change. Workflows are configured, not hardcoded. Your admins can add steps, fields, and rules without code.
Configurable approval chains with email/Slack/Teams notifications, escalation timers, and delegation — all modelled in the platform.

Have a project in mind?

Tell us what you are trying to build. You will get a straight answer on feasibility, timeline and cost - and if we are the wrong fit, we will say so.