OPERATING SYSTEM FOR CORPORATE MERCHANDISE PRODUCTION


About the Company

An American company that produces branded merchandise for businesses — from basic T-shirts to complex custom sets. The process involves managers, designers, logistics, and production.

USA🇺🇸

Timeline

✅ Delivered in 3 months
🔄 Ongoing support: 2 months

Project Goals

● Centralize the product catalog and variations● Automate order processing and interdepartmental workflows● Simplify order status tracking● Sync data with Shopify● Integrate orders with QuickBooks● Create a client-facing interface on Bubble● Eliminate manual data entry and information loss

Results

● All processes are managed in a single Airtable system● Integrations with Shopify and QuickBooks prevent manual duplication● Orders from different sources automatically flow into the system● Task hand-offs between departments are automated● A separate order tracker for clients was created on Bubble● Faster communication, fewer errors, greater transparency

How We Solved It

1

Centralized Catalog

All products and variations are now stored in Airtable — no duplicates, easy to manage.

2

Order Automation

Orders from the website, email, and forms go directly into Airtable. Client data, items, and statuses are linked and tracked step by step.

3

Client Interface

Clients can check their order status via a unique link — from start to delivery.

4

Task Handoff

Once an order is confirmed, the system creates a task for the designer. The concept goes back into the system and moves to production in one click.

5

Shopify Sync

Product data and variations are managed in Airtable and synced with Shopify automatically.

6

QuickBooks Integration

Order and customer data are sent directly to QuickBooks for accounting.

7

Notifications

Slack alerts for the team. Email updates for clients about key steps: order confirmation, concept ready, shipping.

    • Before

    • After

    • Before

    • Before

    • After

    • After

    • Orders came from multiple places and were entered manually.

    • All orders automatically flow into Airtable.

    • Before

    • Orders came from multiple places and were entered manually.

    • After

    • All orders automatically flow into Airtable.

    • The catalog was duplicated, and variations were confusing.

    • A centralized catalog with clear variations.

    • Before

    • The catalog was duplicated, and variations were confusing.

    • After

    • A centralized catalog with clear variations.

    • Designers received tasks manually.

    • The system automatically assigns tasks based on orders.

    • Before

    • Designers received tasks manually.

    • After

    • The system automatically assigns tasks based on orders.

    • Clients didn't know the order status.

    • Clients track their order via the Bubble interface.

    • Before

    • Clients didn't know the order status.

    • After

    • Clients track their order via the Bubble interface.

    • Financial data was entered manually.

    • QuickBooks integration transfers all data automatically.

    • Before

    • Financial data was entered manually.

    • After

    • QuickBooks integration transfers all data automatically.

    • Shopify inventory was managed separately.

    • All inventory is managed in Airtable and synced.

    • Before

    • Shopify inventory was managed separately.

    • After

    • All inventory is managed in Airtable and synced.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

Book a short call, and we'll:
• show how automation can save you time and money
• talk through what we can simplify in the next 2–3 weeks

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