What a system audit includes (and why it's the first step)
Short answer: a system audit is a plain-language diagnosis of your workflow — where data enters, where staff repeat work, where stock becomes unclear, and where AutoCount is doing a job it should not. You finish with a clear picture and a recommended first step, before anyone writes code or quotes a build.
It is deliberately not a sales meeting. The goal is to understand first; you decide later.
What we look at
- Where data enters — sales orders, purchase orders, delivery orders, stock movements, customer updates.
- Where AutoCount should connect — what it should keep owning, and what should move to a workflow layer.
- Where staff repeat work — the same information typed in more than once.
- Where stock becomes unclear — receiving, picking, transfer, adjustment, delivery.
- Where follow-up is too late — customer data stuck in exports and spreadsheets.
What you receive
| Deliverable | What it gives you |
|---|---|
| Plain-language workflow diagnosis | A clear map of how your operation actually runs today |
| Recommended modules | What to build or improve — in priority order |
| AutoCount integration direction | What stays in AutoCount, what connects around it |
| Manual-work & risk list | The specific leaks costing you time and accuracy |
| First-version scope | The smallest useful build that solves the biggest pain |
| Priority order | Sequenced by revenue, cost, and risk |
Why it comes before everything else
Starting with software screens is how ERP projects fail. Starting with the business flow is how they succeed. The audit makes the real problem visible so you do not pay to automate a process that should be fixed first. It also produces the inputs needed to give you an honest cost estimate.
How to prepare (optional)
You do not need a perfect requirements document. Helpful inputs include workflow screenshots, sample orders or delivery orders, stock reports, and a short description of where the team gets stuck. You can also estimate your current manual-work cost first with our calculator.
FAQ
What does a system audit cost?
We scope this per situation. The point of the audit is to understand before committing — so the first conversation is low-pressure. Send your workflow and we'll tell you the next step.
Do I have to build something after the audit?
No. You can build a first version, repair an existing system, or improve the process first. The audit gives you the picture; the decision is yours.
How long does it take?
It depends on the size of the operation, but the first conversation can start from a few screenshots and a short description of your workflow.
Can you audit an existing ERP that no one uses?
Yes. We check whether the issue is workflow design, data, training, or integration before recommending repair or rebuild.
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