Hardware Store: digital workflow guide

Start digitalizing Hardware Store by making clear which record passes from whom to whom. Standardize item code, units, shelf, supplier, and order quantity.

Workflow boundaries

Record fields and ownership

For Hardware Store, link SKU/unit, shelf, and supplier records by a work or project ID. Define an owner, evidence, and completion condition at each step.

Pilot checklist

• Document current steps and owners.
• Choose one pilot and standardize fields.
• Test access, change history, and export.
• Document exceptions and manual fallback.

Auditable records

Standardize item code, units, shelf, supplier, and order quantity. Reports should show date range, source, and treatment of cancelled/blank records. Limit personal or sensitive data to a defined purpose and authorized access.