Direct answer
A spreadsheet is the wrong operational core when correctness depends on relationships, permissions, workflow state, auditability, or reliable actions across many people and systems.
Signals to look for
- One row represents several different business objects
- Formula and IMPORTRANGE chains carry production logic
- People copy tabs to freeze a period or customer
- The real approval happens in chat or email
How to evaluate the decision
- 01
Identify the authoritative object behind each tab
- 02
Separate computed reporting from workflow state
- 03
Map every manual handoff and exception
- 04
Plan migration around a bounded flow, not a big-bang rewrite
Where Bondi fits
Bondi provides a dedicated relational database, role-aware applications, automations, portals, dashboards, and exportable data around one operational model.
Related solutionFrequently asked questions
Do we need to stop using spreadsheets?
Usually not. Keep spreadsheets for analysis and ad hoc work; move the source of truth and critical workflow into a governed system.
Can we migrate gradually?
Yes. Start with one high-friction flow and integrate or import the surrounding data before expanding.
Sources
- Google — Improve Sheets performancechecked 2026-08-03
- Google — IMPORTRANGE technical detailschecked 2026-08-03