Workflow Automation Cheatsheet
Quick reference for identifying automation opportunities and implementing effective GIS workflow solutions.
Identifying Automation Opportunities
Look for these indicators of automation potential:
- Repetitive tasks performed more than twice weekly
- Manual data transfers between systems
- Time-sensitive processing requirements
- High-volume batch operations
- Error-prone manual steps
Common Automation Patterns
Data Processing
Batch processing, format conversion, coordinate transformations
- Bulk shapefile to GeoParquet conversion
- Automated reprojection pipelines
- Scheduled data validation
Quality Assurance
Automated validation, topology checks, attribute verification
- Geometry validation rules
- Attribute completeness checks
- Cross-reference validation
Integration
System connections, data synchronisation, API workflows
- Database synchronisation
- API-driven updates
- Cross-platform data flows
Reporting
Scheduled reports, dashboards, automated notifications
- Daily status summaries
- Threshold alerts
- Stakeholder notifications
Quick Implementation Tips
Start Small
Begin with a single, well-defined workflow. Quick wins build momentum and demonstrate value.
Document Everything
Map current processes before automating. Clear documentation reveals hidden dependencies and edge cases.
Measure Impact
Track time savings, error reduction, and throughput improvements to quantify ROI.
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