The Blank Collar

Merkle

Performance organizations win on execution. Execution fails when operations rely on tribal knowledge. We built process clarity, automation, and internal tools that made delivery predictable.

Process Framework · Automation · Data Infrastructure · Micro-apps

Implementation

The situation

In complex marketing and data environments, teams move fast — until handoffs, approvals, and reporting slow everything down. The cost isn’t visible at first, then it compounds.

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What we did

Identified where delivery slowed: handoffs, asset flow, approvals, reporting loops
Redesigned core processes into a repeatable operating rhythm
Implemented automation for coordination work (status, routing, triggers, notifications)
Built internal micro-tools to remove daily friction and enforce consistency
Created clean reporting structures to make throughput and bottlenecks measurable

Result

What changed

Faster delivery without sacrificing quality
Less dependence on individuals to “hold the process in their head”
Better consistency across teams and regions
Leadership got visibility without extra reporting overhead
Teams spent more time producing value, less time coordinating it

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Bottom line

Merkle moved from effort-driven execution to system-driven execution.

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