Spreadsheets are amazing. They’re flexible, familiar, and can handle almost any kind of data you throw at them. They’ve been the backbone of business operations for decades, and for good reason—they work.
However, if you’re still running critical parts of your operation through spreadsheets, you’re probably experiencing some familiar pain points:
- Data entry redundancy
- Human error
- Reporting rabbit holes
- Limited scalability
- Formula fragility
- Lack of real-time updates
Sound familiar? You’re not alone. As companies grow, those spreadsheets start to feel like digital duct tape holding everything together.
Integrated automation is the next step beyond spreadsheets. Instead of managing separate files that don’t talk to each other, integrated systems connect your data and processes so information flows automatically from one step to the next and one system to the next.
Here’s what that looks like in practice:
Instead of manually entering the same customer information in three different spreadsheets, the system captures it once and updates everywhere it’s needed automatically.
Instead of emailing spreadsheets back and forth to track project status, team members update progress in real time, and everyone sees the current state without confusion about which version is the “real” one.
Instead of spending hours every week creating reports by pulling data from multiple sources, dashboards and reports are generated on demand because all the data is already connected.
Integrated automation reduces errors because data isn’t being manually transferred between systems. It improves visibility because everyone is looking at the same information. It enables better decision-making because you can see the complete picture instead of piecing together fragments from different spreadsheets.
The petroleum marketer of tomorrow won’t just move gallons; they’ll move information quickly, accurately, and with purpose. The petroleum marketer of tomorrow will compete not just on price and service, but on operational excellence enabled by integrated systems. And the right software doesn’t just make that possible; it makes it sustainable.
At RowLogic, we help companies move beyond spreadsheets by creating integrated solutions that connect your data and automate your workflows. Our apps are intuitive to use and easy to implement. We view ourselves as a partner with you in the process to create a new method, integrate a new app, and fuel a happier team. Find out more about our apps and analytics at rowlogic.com.
