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Data Entry Decision Matrix

Options

Here is the option comparison matrix with a benefits row added at the bottom:

Option 1: Excel to CSV

Scope: Process data from Excel to CSV

Option 2: SharePoint to CSV

Scope: Process data from SharePoint to CSV

Option 3: Web App to CSV

Scope: Process data from a web app to CSV

Here is the option comparison matrix with a benefits row added at the bottom:

Decision 3: Data Entry Technical Options

DimensionOption 1: Excel to CSVOption 2: SharePoint to CSVOption 3: Web App to CSV
Cost• Minimal tool costs
• Low implementation expense
• Basic training needs
• SharePoint license costs
• Integration development
• Training expenses
• Custom development costs
• Infrastructure setup
• Ongoing maintenance
Timeliness• Immediate implementation
• Quick user adoption
• Fast deployment
• Medium setup time
• Standard implementation
• Regular update cycle
• Longer initial development
• Custom feature timeline
• Flexible updates
Resources• Existing skill sets
• Minimal training required
• Basic support needs
• SharePoint expertise
• Integration development
• Support staff
• Development expertise
• UI/UX design
• Support team
Maintenance & Controllability• Manual version control
• Basic data validation
• Limited automation
• SharePoint governance
• Built-in version control
• Collaborative features
• Full system control
• Custom validation rules
• Automated workflows
Dependencies• Excel availability
• CSV processing tools
• Basic data storage
• SharePoint platform
• Integration services
• Microsoft ecosystem
• Web hosting platform
• Development framework
• Data storage system
Benefits• Lowest cost and fastest implementation
• Leverages existing Excel skills
• Simple data entry and processing
• Leverages SharePoint's built-in features
• Collaborative data entry and version control
• Integrates with existing Microsoft infrastructure
• Highest level of customization and control
• Automated data validation and workflow
• Flexible, scalable, and modern solution