CASE STUDY 03 / WORKFLOW AUTOMATION
Less repetitive work.
More useful information.
An automated reporting system that connects business software, browser automation, data processing and workflow orchestration to simplify recurring operational reporting.
REAL AUTOMATIONS
Two practical automation systems connecting existing business software without requiring a complete replacement of the underlying tools.
AUTOMATED BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
A recurring reporting workflow that collects operational information, processes exported data and prepares consistent weekly and monthly reports.
TiM.POS + MitDenkt
Sales information and operational data originate from existing business tools.
Playwright
Authenticated browser automation retrieves reporting exports.
Node.js + JavaScript
Exported data is transformed into structured reporting values.
n8n
Scheduled workflows coordinate reporting periods, execution and downstream integrations.
Weekly + Monthly
Prepared reporting information supports recurring business analysis.
KEY CAPABILITIES
THE CHALLENGE
Business reporting often involves collecting information from different tools, preparing data and repeating the same process every reporting period.
01 / The Problem
Preparing recurring business reports requires collecting sales information, processing exports, comparing reporting periods and combining information from different sources.
Repeating these steps manually creates unnecessary administrative work and increases the opportunity for inconsistencies.
02 / The Solution
A combination of Playwright, Node.js and n8n automates data retrieval, processing and report preparation.
The system supports recurring weekly and monthly reporting, with integrations for storing and delivering the resulting reports.
TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION
Each technology has a specific responsibility within the reporting system.
Workflow Orchestration
Coordinates execution, connects services and manages the reporting process.
Browser Automation
Automates interactions with reporting systems and handles data export operations.
Data Processing
Transforms reporting exports into structured information for comparisons and summaries.
Storage & Delivery
Connects reporting workflows with Google Drive and email delivery.
ENGINEERING DECISIONS
The challenge is not simply automating a click. It's building a workflow that can be executed, tested and maintained.
Challenge
The source systems require authenticated access and do not necessarily provide a convenient reporting API.
Solution
A Playwright-based service automates the necessary browser interactions and reporting exports.
Challenge
Reporting exports need to be transformed into consistent information before they can be compared.
Solution
JavaScript processing handles exported data and prepares structured values for reporting.
Challenge
Weekly and monthly reporting must run repeatedly while using the correct reporting periods.
Solution
Dedicated workflows and service endpoints support weekly and monthly execution.
Challenge
Browser sessions, exports and external integrations can fail independently.
Solution
The architecture separates browser automation from workflow orchestration, making individual components easier to test and troubleshoot.
THE OUTCOME
The system has successfully executed weekly and monthly reporting workflows, demonstrating how browser automation, data processing and workflow orchestration can simplify recurring business tasks.
By connecting existing business tools rather than replacing them, the solution provides a practical foundation for reducing repetitive reporting work.
Recurring weekly report execution.
Monthly reporting and period comparison.
Integration with Drive and email.