Set the requirement
Describe the stations, appliances, shifts and crewing requirement that the rota needs to support.
Operational planning · litl app
Build operational rotas around the cover you need.
A practical, browser-based workspace for testing station rotas, crewing arrangements and the operational cover they provide.
About the app
Make rota choices easier to see and test.
Rota planning often means balancing availability, crewing rules and operational demand across a complicated set of spreadsheets. This app brings the pattern and its consequences into one workspace, so options are quicker to build and easier to compare.
It is designed to support planning conversations rather than replace operational judgement. Use it to explore scenarios, make trade-offs visible and understand whether a proposed rota can deliver the intended response.
Framework
A clear route from demand to a workable rota.
Build the pattern
Create rota lines and assign working patterns in a consistent, reviewable structure.
Test the plan
Review staffing and appliance availability to see where a proposal meets the requirement and where gaps remain.
Compare and refine
Try alternatives, discuss the trade-offs and refine the arrangement before taking it into formal planning.
How to use
Start small, save locally, return when ready.
Open a workspace
Launch the app in your browser and enter the stations, shifts and crewing assumptions for the scenario you want to test.
Build and review
Create the rota pattern, then review demand and crewing views to find gaps, pressure points and unintended effects.
Save and share
Save your work as a .litl file on your device. Reopen it later or share the file with a trusted colleague.
Case studies
How is it working in practice?
I would like to share real examples of how people use this tool: the rota challenge they started with, how they adapted the approach and what changed as a result.
If you are trying it in your organisation and would be happy to contribute a future case study, please get in touch on LinkedIn ↗.