Warehouse Workflow Lab

Go-live checklist for a new workflow

Published by Voodoo Robotics · workflows.voodoorobotics.com

Person responsible for this worksheetDateVersion

Go/no-go prerequisites

What to do: Prove readiness before the change window.

Master data approvedConfirm product, location, unit, and routing records were reviewed and approved.Example: Complete — approval report MD-204 attachedInventory reconciledConfirm physical and system inventory differences were checked before go-live.Example: Complete — Zone A variance cleared at 18:00Hardware / labels readyConfirm required devices, chargers, mounts, labels, and spares are installed and tested.Example: Complete — 12 devices and two spares testedIntegration passedConfirm the approved normal, problem, duplicate, delay, and outage tests passed.Example: Complete — acceptance report TEST-2026-07SOP approvedConfirm the current procedure has an owner, revision, approval, and effective date.Example: Complete — SOP-PICK-014 revision 3Workers trainedConfirm every scheduled worker completed the required practice and sign-off.Example: Complete — 18 of 18 workers approvedSupport roster readyConfirm named operations and technical support people are scheduled and know how to escalate.Example: Complete — roster posted for both shifts

Cutover sequence

What to do: Name order and owner.

This section is a list.Use one row for each task, observation, test, person, field, or requirement. Add more rows when needed.

First-shift control

What to do: Watch the system at the floor.

This section is a list.Use one row for each task, observation, test, person, field, or requirement. Add more rows when needed.

Command / response latencyUse a number and unit, and state the start and stop points when needed.

Queue / WIPCount work that has started but is not complete, and note the oldest age.

AccuracyEnter correct opportunities divided by all checked opportunities.

ExceptionsDescribe what went wrong, where it was noticed, and the practical effect.

Worker support requestsCount requests for help and briefly state what workers needed.

Replenishment impactRecord whether refill work blocked or delayed the new workflow.

Decision gates

What to do: Define when to continue or roll back.

Checkpoint timeEnter the scheduled continue/pause/rollback review time.Example: 10:00 a.m.Metric thresholdState the exact result that triggers continue, pause, or rollback.Example: More than 25 unconfirmed tasks or P95 delay above 3 secondsDecision ownerName the person responsible for this decision, task, or approval.Example: A. Rivera — Operations ManagerActionWrite a visible action with a named owner and finish condition.Example: Supervisor recounts stock and closes the shortage within 10 minutes