SPREADSHEET STRAINS
Spreadsheets fill the gaps.
The strain shows elsewhere.
Familiar tools keep the work moving. The challenges grow around them.
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Tool servicing records were maintained in a legacy Access system, preventing consistent and reliable data across 3 plants.
Handwritten tracking consumed 3 hours of the operations manager’s day and invited errors.
Common Pains Include
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Restrictive Systems
Workarounds multiply when the system cannot keep up.
02
Data Accuracy
Manual updates leave room for errors and conflicting information.
03
Manual Work
Re-entering information slows the work and adds pressure.