Operational platforms
A single internal platform replacing the patchwork of spreadsheets, shared docs, and bolted-together SaaS tools your operations team has outgrown.
The problem
Your operations team runs on six spreadsheets, a shared inbox, and three SaaS tools that don't talk. Data is duplicated, reconciled by hand, and the moment someone is on vacation the work stalls. You've hit the limit of what off-the-shelf software can do for your real workflows.
The approach
We design and build a single operational platform unified around your data model and workflows — role-based, integrated, and intentionally shaped around the way your team actually works rather than a generic SaaS template.
What we deliver
Who this is for
- Operations leaders running multi-team workflows
- SMB and mid-market companies past the spreadsheet phase
- Logistics, light-manufacturing, services, and field teams
- Companies consolidating multiple legacy tools
Example engagements
- Order-to-cash platform replacing 4 spreadsheets and a folder of forms
- Field-service dispatch with real-time mobile updates
- Internal billing portal replacing a manual QuickBooks workflow
- Production-tracking system with role-based hand-offs
How we deliver operational platforms
Discovery, blueprint, milestone build, and rollout for a unified internal operations platform.
Discovery & blueprint
Document workflows end-to-end and produce a system blueprint with milestone plan.
2 weeksBuild & iterate
Weekly demos, incremental releases, integration with source systems, QA throughout.
8 weeksMigrate & launch
Data migration, parallel run, cutover, training, and stabilisation.
2 weeksTimeline & budget
Typical timeline
Most operational platforms ship in 10–16 weeks; multi-team rollouts and migrations take longer.
Typical budget
Typical budget is $25,000 to $150,000 depending on workflow count, user roles, and integrations.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from Salesforce, NetSuite, or Odoo?
Off-the-shelf platforms force you to adapt your process to the software. A custom operational platform matches your specific workflows, terminology, and rules — and can evolve with the business.
Can you migrate data from our existing tools?
Yes. We extract from spreadsheets, legacy databases, and SaaS tools, clean the data, and import it with full audit trails.
Will it integrate with QuickBooks / Salesforce / our ERP?
Yes — operational platforms almost always need accounting, CRM, and ERP integrations, and we build them in from the start.
What does an operational platform cost?
Most engagements run $25,000 to $150,000. Larger multi-team replacements of legacy stacks run higher.
How long until it's usable?
Most platforms have an internal alpha within 4–6 weeks, with full rollout in 10–16 weeks.
Ready to start a project?
Tell us what you're trying to build and the outcome you need. We'll suggest a scope, timeline, and milestone-priced plan.
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