In a landscape full of software-as-a-service options and high-cost ERP systems, one solution challenges the idea that advanced tech must be complex or expensive. OfficeMango is a practical business built around one of the most familiar tools in any organisation: Microsoft Excel.
At Cogent2, we’re always looking for ways to help merchants level up their tech stack, whether that means full-scale ERP integration or automating the tools they’re already using. OfficeMango sits perfectly in that gap. It helps small to mid-sized businesses automate complexity using what they already have, without the need for massive investment.
Building Scalable Tools on Familiar Terrain
OfficeMango was founded by a logistics specialist with real-world experience managing over 4,000 assets across a five-floor warehouse. Through his operations and chartered management apprenticeship, he saw the friction created by incomplete tech systems. The result was a powerful idea: turn Excel into a dynamic, automated platform that businesses could use without hiring developers or learning new software.
“It’s not just a spreadsheet,” says the founder. “We try and not make it look like Excel, but it’s still based in it. There’s no add-ons that people need to install. It’s really easy to implement.”
Hosted on SharePoint or Microsoft Teams, these Excel-based systems use macros and connected files to power live dashboards, trigger automated workflows and centralise operations. They’ve been used for production scheduling across multiple departments, asset tracking with location maps, downtime analysis for large staff teams and even QR-based order submission.
OfficeMango in the Cogent2 Ecosystem
At Cogent2, we often meet merchants using clunky spreadsheets to fill gaps that proper software hasn't yet solved. Many want to modernise, but aren’t ready for a full ERP like NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics. OfficeMango helps fill that space, offering structure and automation while keeping tools familiar.
It’s particularly useful for teams still operating in Excel, giving them a smarter way to manage data, workflows and reporting. For example, when working with Shopify merchants, it can be used to pull transactional data, monitor stock movements or improve reporting accuracy without deploying a full tech overhaul.
One of the strengths of OfficeMango is the ability to customise each implementation.
“We’re targeting that growth phase,” explains the founder. “Until they move on to a software subscription or dedicated platform, we help bridge the gap with a framework or bespoke solution.”
Practical Limitations, Real Potential
OfficeMango doesn’t pretend to be a forever solution for every business. Excel has limitations when it comes to scale, concurrency and cloud-native functionality. But the company is already planning to expand its offerings into more scalable platforms like Airtable for customers who outgrow spreadsheets.
That long-term thinking gives it real credibility. For many businesses, OfficeMango will be the practical, cost-effective step between messy manual processes and full integration. It helps merchants move faster, avoid tech debt and gain the insights they need now, not six months from now.
Why This Matters
Smart businesses automate before they integrate. OfficeMango gives them that chance, offering efficient, low-friction automation within tools they already know. When it makes sense to move on, Cogent2 can help design and implement a scalable tech ecosystem that builds on the foundations already in place.
We don’t just recommend enterprise solutions. We recommend the right solution. And for some businesses, that starts with OfficeMango.
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