Tool sprawl is usually the result of many reasonable decisions made over time. The challenge is simplifying the landscape while protecting the work people depend on. Three pressure points make this difficult. - Visibility is often incomplete: organisations need a clear view of what is used, by whom, and for which process. - Dependency is often hidden: a small tool may support reporting, integrations, workflows, or local habits. - Ownership is sensitive: every platform has a sponsor, a history, and a business reason that needs to be understood. The working question is simple: how do we reduce duplication, cost, and risk while keeping business continuity and delivery intact? If tool sprawl is becoming harder to control, let’s compare how others are simplifying while protecting what people rely on.ity before it starts managing you.
