Another day, another Aboard prompt. This time, for an independent watchmaker. Here it is: https://lnkd.in/ew9V8_Cr"
Another day, another Aboard prompt. This time, for an independent watchmaker. Here it is: https://lnkd.in/ew9V8_Cr"
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"If you want to try your own: https://wb.aboard.com/try"
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"It takes about five minutes to do one of these. This one, I tried something different—I had ChatGPT formalize the prompt into something more declarative and pasted that into Aboard. Sometimes letting the AI talk to the AI in AI language helps get better results. In this case it really did add a lot of context, which resulted it in building a more complete one-shot integrated operations platform. I also made Oliver a problem drinker, but it cut that part out when it rewrote the prompt, without any commentary."
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"****THE PROMPT:****"
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"Integrated Operations Platform for a Boutique Watch Manufacturer"
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"Business Context]"
"I am Oliver Goobles, owner of an independent, high-end analog-watch atelier headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. We hand-assemble luxury timepieces retailing at ≈ US $2,400 each. Production combines in-house craftsmanship with select, pre-fabricated components sourced from vetted vendors. Demand has risen sharply over the past year and existing spreadsheets can no longer keep pace with order flow or inventory complexity. I need a purpose-built system that reflects the discipline and professionalism of a serious small manufacturer, while remaining lean enough for a team of fewer than ten."
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"Primary Objectives"
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"Inventory Control – Real-time tracking of raw parts, semi-finished assemblies, and finished watches across multiple storage locations (workbench, safe, show inventory)."
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"Customer Management (CRM-lite) – A single customer record spanning prospects, purchasers, service/repair history, and marketing consent status."
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"Product Master & Variations – Canonical definitions of each watch model (case, dial, movement, strap) and the ability to manage limited-edition or custom variants without redundant data entry."
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"Demand & Supply Alignment – Visibility into component lead times, vendor performance, and the impact of pending orders on stock levels."
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"Audit-Grade Traceability – Full part-number and serial-number lineage from vendor to finished watch, satisfying warranty, insurance, and regulatory scrutiny."
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