INSIGHTS & RESOURCES

Custom software planning checklist

A short preparation process can prevent costly misalignment later in delivery.

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WHAT THIS INCLUDES

Key capabilities and considerations

A short preparation process can prevent costly misalignment later in delivery.

01

Who will use the software?

Identify staff, supervisors, managers and external users to establish distinct access and workflows.

02

Which steps are currently manual?

List manual or duplicated steps that create delays, transcription errors or unnecessary follow-ups.

03

What information needs to be stored?

Document the records you create, which fields are required and how long they should be retained.

04

Which reports or approvals matter?

Define printable documents, approvals, notifications and reports that employees use to finish tasks.

05

What must integrate with existing tools?

Inventory existing applications, devices, databases and APIs before promising an integration.

06

How will success be measured?

Agree on measurable acceptance tests such as accurate billing, faster handover or fewer repeated entries.

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IN PRACTICE

Know what to decide before requesting a development quote.

Write down the current flow, desired outcome and must-have functionality; we can help turn that into a scope.

  • Who will use the software?
  • Which steps are currently manual?
  • What information needs to be stored?
  • Which reports or approvals matter?
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