Case study template

Automation project case study template

The structure we use to write up workflow, process and AI automation projects. It records what the process looked like before, what changed, and where people stay involved.

Template

Sections to complete

1. Project summary

One or two sentences on the process automated and the main benefit.

[Add summary]

2. Client and context

Sector, team and the systems involved.

[Add client context — with permission]

3. Process before

Each manual step, who did it, how long it took and where errors occurred.

[Add baseline process map]

4. What was automated

The steps now handled automatically and the tools or integrations used.

[Add automation scope]

5. Human review points

Where people still check, approve or decide, and why.

[Add review points]

6. Data handling

What data moves between systems and how access is controlled. No sensitive data in screenshots.

[Add data notes]

7. Testing and rollout

Pilot approach, how results were compared with the manual process, and training.

[Add rollout details]

8. Monitoring

How failures are detected, logged and resolved.

[Add monitoring setup]

9. Outcomes

Measured time saved, error reduction or throughput change, confirmed by the client, with the period measured.

[Add verified results only]

10. Client feedback

A quote, used only with written permission.

[Add verified client quote]

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