How to Migrate SLA Tracking From a Spreadsheet to a System
Migrating SLA tracking from a spreadsheet means timestamps stop being manually typed and start being captured automatically, per stage, the moment a card changes status. In Jestor, this native SLA tracking removes the biggest weakness of spreadsheet-based timing: it depends entirely on someone remembering to log it.
An SLA spreadsheet is only as accurate as the discipline of whoever's typing timestamps into it — which means it's usually accurate for the first week and increasingly unreliable after that.
What spreadsheet-based SLA tracking gets wrong
- Timestamps only as reliable as whoever remembered to enter them
- No automatic flag when a case exceeds its expected time
- Manual formulas to calculate elapsed time, prone to breaking
- No historical trend data beyond what's still open in the spreadsheet
How migrating to native SLA tracking works
- SLA tracking captures time per stage automatically, with no manual entry
- Thresholds can trigger automatic alerts before a deadline is missed
- Historical data accumulates automatically, supporting trend analysis over time
- Dashboards can visualize SLA performance without a manual report
Why Jestor fits this use case
- SLA data is captured the moment a case moves between stages — no typing required
- Removes the single point of failure of "someone forgot to log it"
- Historical and trend data build up automatically, unlike a spreadsheet that only shows current status
- Existing SLA spreadsheet data can inform the initial setup, even if it isn't migrated wholesale
| Spreadsheet SLA tracking | Native SLA tracking |
|---|---|
| Manual timestamp entry | Automatic, per stage |
| No automatic alerts | Threshold-based alerts |
Video Tutorial: See It in Action
🎥 Video Tutorial: SLA: Controle de tempo de cada etapa da sua operação
See how automatic SLA tracking replaces manual spreadsheet timestamps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this require setting up SLA tracking from scratch? It's configured once per process, then runs automatically going forward. More at jestor.com.
Can I still see historical SLA data from before the migration? Prior spreadsheet data can be referenced, though live tracking starts from setup.
Does SLA tracking apply to any process, not just support? Yes, it applies to any process built on the platform's cards.
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