Case Study · AI & Digital Transformation

Workflow Automation Platform

Automating the complete Safety Data Sheet lifecycle — from document verification to billing — with cloud-native architecture and generative AI.

Domain: Chemical Safety / EHS
Type: Internal Product Build
Cloud: Google Cloud Run
AI: Integrated
The Problem

Manual SDS workflows were creating compounding operational risk

Organisations handling hazardous chemicals process hundreds of Safety Data Sheets every month. Traditional manual workflows created significant gaps in visibility, accuracy, and compliance.

Limited visibility into task ownership and real-time workflow status across teams.

Duplicate processing due to poor coordination and lack of a centralised system.

Manual transcription consuming significant time and introducing human error.

Billing inaccuracies caused by inconsistent record tracking across processing stages.

Absence of audit trails required for regulatory compliance and accountability.

Inability to process multilingual SDS documents from international suppliers.

No centralised monitoring or real-time reporting available to administrators.

Security vulnerabilities when handling confidential chemical and operational data.

Our Solution

A cloud-native, role-driven platform built on four processing stages

SARN designed and built the complete platform — covering Search, Supersede, Transcription, and Billing — with AI embedded throughout each stage.

Role-Based Workflow Engine

Controlled task allocation with defined roles ensuring accountability and preventing duplicate or untracked processing.

AI Chatbot Integration

AI-powered assistant answering business queries from live organisational data, giving admins instant visibility without digging through reports.

Intelligent SDS Scanner

AI document scanner that extracts structured information from uploaded PDF SDS files, eliminating manual transcription.

Multilingual PDF Translation

Automated translation of international SDS documents into English, removing language as a processing barrier.

Timestamped Audit Trails

Every action — upload, review, supersede, approval — logged automatically, giving admins a complete, regulator-ready compliance record.

Automated Analytical Reporting & Billing

Automated reporting, accurate billing calculations, workload monitoring dashboards, and real-time notifications.

Enterprise-Grade Security

JWT authentication, bcrypt password hashing, prompt injection protection, and environment-based secret management.

Google Workspace Integration

Google Meet and Calendar integration for seamless scheduling and team collaboration within the platform.

Scalable Cloud Architecture

Built on Google Cloud Run and Firebase for auto-scaling, zero-downtime deployments, and distributed team support.

Email Notifications

Automated email notifications triggered instantly when chemical processing thresholds or predefined task milestones are met.

Live Monitoring System

Real-time activity dashboards tracking queue sizes, transcriber outputs, and pipeline processing speeds.

Enabled Team Chat

Integrated collaborative chat rooms closing the coordination gap that caused duplicate processing.

Technology Stack

FrontendJavaScript, React, Vite| BackendNode.js, Express.js, Python Flask| DatabaseFirebase Firestore| CloudGoogle Cloud Run, Firebase Hosting| AIGroq API| AuthJWT, bcrypt, Gmail OAuth2| IntegrationsGoogle Calendar API
Platform Extension

Built-In HR Module

A fully integrated HR system inside the same workflow app, structured into four core operational domains: Workforce, Payroll, Compliance, and Analytics. Automate Leave, Attendance, Salary structures, statutory compliance (Form 22), and reimbursement workflows seamlessly.

4
Core Functional Domains
16
Key Capabilities
33
HR API Endpoints
100%
Endpoints Require Authentication

Workforce Management

Employee Visibility & Administration
Build a connected, organized workforce with complete employee visibility. Simplify employee administration through a centralized workforce management system. Maintain accurate employee records, manage organizational structure, configure leave policies, monitor attendance in real time, and ensure every HR process operates from a single source of truth.
Key Capabilities
Centralized Employee Profiles
Leave Configuration & Approval Workflow
Attendance Tracking & Live Monitoring
Holiday Calendar & Weekly Off Management

Financial Management

Intelligent Payroll Automation
Run payroll with confidence using intelligent automation. Automate salary processing from start to finish with configurable salary structures, accurate payroll calculations, reimbursement management, and streamlined payroll publishing. Reduce manual effort while ensuring timely and error-free salary processing.
Key Capabilities
Flexible Salary Structures
Automated Payroll Processing
Reimbursement Approval Workflow
Salary Register & Payroll Exports

Compliance & Document Management

Statutory Compliance & Security
Stay compliant while keeping every important document secure and accessible. Manage statutory compliance and company documentation from a single platform. Generate government-compliant reports, distribute employee documents securely, and maintain organized records that are always audit-ready.
Key Capabilities
Statutory Form Generation
Company & Employee Documents
Secure File Distribution
Audit-Ready Record Management

Analytics & Operational Insights

Real-Time Analytics & Reporting
Transform HR data into meaningful business decisions. Gain complete visibility into workforce performance with real-time dashboards, operational reports, payroll insights, attendance trends, and approval tracking. Monitor organizational activities through powerful analytics designed for better decision-making.
Key Capabilities
Workforce Analytics
Payroll & Attendance Reports
Approval & Activity Tracking
Custom Date-Based Reporting

Security Posture

Enforced at the API layer — not just hidden in the interface.

Server-Enforced

Login required, everywhere

Every endpoint validates a signed session token.

Passwords hashed

Industry-standard hashing; never returned in responses.

Role-based access

Admin actions enforced server-side, not hidden UI.

Self-scoped data

Records resolve only from the caller's own identity.

Brute-force protection

Login and reset routes are rate-limited.

Gated statutory exports

Payroll and Form 22 downloads require admin auth.

Locked-down origins

API only responds to SARN's deployed domains.

Minimal sensitive data

No bank, PAN, or UAN storage; receipts purged after review.

The Results

Faster, secure, and fully automated SDS operations

100%Workflow Automated
8Manual Pain Points Eliminated
AIAt Every Processing Stage