Self-Test: Do You Have Multiple Application Disorder (MAD)?

Answer these 9 quick questions (takes less than 60 seconds)

  1. Do you use multiple disconnected systems (spreadsheets, QuickBooks, supplier portals, separate quoting tools, etc.)?
      
  2. Does creating a quote, sales order, or invoicing require hunting through old files, emails, historical data, or different apps?
      
  3. Do you frequently deal with salespeople accidentally using outdated price lists, discounts, or rebates?
      
  4. Do you have to manually cross-check multiple sources to confirm inventory availability, lead times, warranties, or current supplier pricing?
      
  5. Do you lack visibility into work-in-process (WIP), unearned revenue, margin impact, and cash flow forecasting?
      
  6. Have you ever suspected lost revenue or margin erosion because of inconsistent pricing or inconsistent job completion?
      
  7. Is important data scattered across different applications, making reporting, analysis, or decision-making slow and error-prone?
      
  8. Do integration issues between your accounting/ERP system, spreadsheets, and other tools regularly slow down your team?
      
  9. Are you or your team spending more time on manual data entry, double-checking, or “spreadsheet gymnastics” than on growing the business?