Validate Workflow Data Upfront

The Challenge

Our customer relies on data received in Excel files as the starting point for a critical workflow. These files, often coming from external sources, are prone to inaccuracies.

The problem was that the errors were often subtle and not immediately obvious. The team would:

• Begin their workflow assuming the data was correct.
• Invest significant time and resources in processing.
• Discover the data errors only at a much later stage.

This late discovery meant that all the work done up to that point had to be scrapped and redone. It caused delays, frustration, and wasted effort.

The Utilery Solution

To address this, we implemented a custom validation utility that acts as a gatekeeper at the start of the workflow.

How it works:

1. Before starting any work, the user uploads the incoming Excel file to the utility.
2. The utility runs a comprehensive set of predefined checks and validation rules against the data.
3. It instantly identifies any rows or cells that violate these rules (e.g., missing values, incorrect formats, logical inconsistencies).
4. A detailed report is generated, highlighting the specific errors that need to be fixed.

The Results