Operational checklists

Case-study checklists for better software decisions

Use these checklists to pressure-test the workflows behind a software, AI, ecommerce, mobile, LMS, or BIM project before committing to a build.

Retail and commerce proof

Shopify Operations Audit Checklist

A practical checklist for finding the gaps between storefront, returns, inventory, payments, and reporting workflows before they slow growth.

  • Map every order, return, inventory, and payment handoff.
  • Identify which data is manually copied between systems.
  • Review exceptions that require Slack, email, or spreadsheet follow-up.
  • Document where operators lose visibility into status or ownership.
  • Prioritize fixes that remove repeated manual work before adding new channels.
AI inside real workflows

AI Automation Readiness Checklist

A readiness checklist for deciding which AI workflows are worth building and which data, approvals, and integrations must exist first.

  • Define the business decision or task the AI system must improve.
  • Confirm source data quality, access, and ownership.
  • List the systems the AI workflow must read from or write to.
  • Design human review for sensitive outputs and exceptions.
  • Measure time saved, response speed, or reporting quality after launch.
Operational software proof

Internal Tool Scope Checklist

A checklist for turning a loose internal tool idea into a buildable product scope with roles, records, workflows, and operating constraints.

  • List every user role and the decisions each role needs to make.
  • Define the records, statuses, and permissions that drive the workflow.
  • Separate admin controls from customer-facing product screens.
  • Identify integrations that remove manual updates or duplicate entry.
  • Set success criteria around speed, visibility, and maintenance effort.
Mobile product delivery

Mobile App Launch Readiness Checklist

A checklist for validating onboarding, retention loops, data capture, and operational workflows before a mobile app build moves into production.

  • Define the first useful action a user should complete.
  • Map onboarding, permissions, account creation, and saved data.
  • Identify the repeat-use loop that brings users back.
  • Review support, moderation, content, and notification workflows.
  • Confirm analytics events that show activation and retention quality.
Learning systems proof

Training Platform Workflow Checklist

A checklist for mapping courses, content conversion, learner progress, assessments, and admin operations before building a learning platform.

  • Define learner roles, instructor roles, and admin responsibilities.
  • Map course creation, content upload, conversion, and publishing workflows.
  • Decide how progress, assessments, practice, and feedback are tracked.
  • Identify where AI voice, transcription, or content generation helps the workflow.
  • Set operational rules for content maintenance after launch.
AEC systems proof

BIM Software Workflow Checklist

A checklist for planning model-linked workflows across viewers, RFQs, issue tracking, IoT data, configurators, and AI-assisted review.

  • Identify the model formats, metadata, and viewer requirements.
  • Map coordination, review, issue, and procurement handoffs.
  • Define which model data must connect to dashboards or external systems.
  • Plan performance, permissions, and file handling for large assets.
  • Decide where AI should assist search, review, detection, or reporting.
Use this with context

A checklist is the start, not the implementation plan.

If a workflow has real operational risk, the next step is to map systems, ownership, data movement, and the first implementation fix before committing to a broad build.