Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Common questions about bespoke business systems, custom operational software, and how engagements work.

What is a bespoke business system?

A bespoke business system is custom-built operational software designed around how your organisation actually works. It replaces fragmented tools, spreadsheets, and manual coordination with one structured platform that enforces workflow logic, data integrity, and accountability.

When should a company invest in custom operational software?

Custom software makes sense when growth exposes structural friction:

  • Teams rely on workarounds
  • Data exists in multiple systems
  • Reporting cannot be trusted
  • Coordination cost increases as the business scales

If operational reliability depends on memory and informal fixes, the issue is structural.

How is this different from a typical software development agency?

Most agencies build what is specified. I start by diagnosing workflow logic, decision points, risk exposure, and data relationships before designing system architecture.

The result is infrastructure built around operational reality, not feature lists.

Do you use Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma principles?

Yes. Lean, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma thinking, and structured risk assessment guide system design. The objective is reduced variation, controlled risk, predictable execution, and long-term operational stability.

These principles are applied pragmatically, not ceremonially.

Do you only work with manufacturing and warehousing?

No. My background includes manufacturing, warehousing, and appointment-driven service operations, but the approach applies to any organisation where workflow integrity, accountability, and data consistency matter.

Do you build AI-powered systems?

AI is integrated only when it improves decision-making or reduces workload inside defined workflows. If it does not strengthen operational reliability, it is not implemented.

What does a typical engagement look like?

Most engagements follow four stages:

  1. 01 Operational diagnosis
  2. 02 Workflow and system architecture design
  3. 03 Iterative build and deployment
  4. 04 Controlled expansion and optimisation

The objective is a stable operational backbone that scales with the business.