From Tedious Tasks to Seamless Automation
A custom Google Apps Script solution transformed manual spreadsheet workflows and repetitive processes into a fast, error-free system.
Client Feedback
βThis has made our lives so much easier. The tedious, repetitive stuff that used to drag us down now just flows automatically, and it actually feels satisfying to see everything done perfectly. Itβs also made collaborating across the team so much smoother. Excellent experience!β
Terona B.V.
RetailThe Challenge
The client relied heavily on manual spreadsheet work, which was slow, error-prone, and consumed valuable employee time on repetitive tasks.
Key Pain Points:
- Manual data entry taking hours daily
- High risk of human error
- Duplicate work when replicating rows with variations
- Tedious calculations and formatting repeated across sheets
- Team lacked automation expertise
Why EndSpec
The client chose our team for our practical approach to automation, leveraging tools they already used (Google Sheets & Forms) to streamline both data entry and other tedious repetitive processes without costly software.
The Solution
We conducted a detailed workflow and business process audit to identify repetitive, error-prone tasks. Using this audit, we prioritized processes that could be automated for maximum efficiency. We then built a Google Apps Script web app to automate data entry, row replication, batch formatting, and other tedious tasks, ensuring consistent, error-free outputs.
Implementation Phases:
Business Process Audit & Workflow Mapping
Analyzed existing spreadsheet workflows to identify repetitive tasks, bottlenecks, and high-risk error points. Mapped each process step-by-step, evaluating potential for automation and efficiency gains.
1 weekAutomation Strategy & Prioritization
Ranked identified tasks based on time consumption, error risk, and frequency. Developed an automation plan targeting high-impact processes first, including data entry, row replication, calculations, and formatting.
1 weekGoogle Apps Script Development
Created a web app for data entry and automated tedious processes such as row replication, data validation, and batch formatting. Integrated the solution with Google Sheets for seamless updates.
2 weeksTesting & Iteration
Performed user testing to validate data integrity, error handling, and workflow efficiency. Iteratively refined automation based on feedback.
1 weekTraining & Handover
Trained the team on the new automated system and documented all processes to ensure easy adoption and maintainability.
1 weekTechnology Stack:
Results
Data entry and repetitive tasks that previously consumed hours are now completed in minutes. The team enjoys error-free, fully automated workflows, allowing them to focus on strategic activities.
| Metric | Before | After | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data entry time | Hours | Minutes | 70% faster |
| Error rate | High | Low | 90% reduction |
| Row replication process | Manual | Automated | Fully automated |
| Team adoption | Partial | 100% | Full adoption |
| Operational bottlenecks | Frequent | Eliminated | Workflow streamlined |
| Repetitive formatting & calculations | Manual | Automated | 80% reduction |
What's Next
The client plans to expand automation to include report generation, analytics dashboards, and additional repetitive processes across other departments, building on the audit insights to maximize efficiency.
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