Recording operational and non-operational data can involve various forms, tools, and systems,

depending on the specific needs and processes of an organization. Here is a comprehensive list of
common forms and methods used to record both types of data:

Forms for Recording Operational Data

1. Transaction Records
• Sales invoices
• Purchase orders
• Receipts
• Shipping and delivery notes
2. Production and Inventory Records
• Production logs
• Inventory count sheets
• Stock movement forms
• Bill of materials (BOM)
3. Employee Records
• Timesheets
• Attendance records
• Payroll forms
• Performance evaluation forms
4. Customer Interaction Records
• Customer service logs
• Call center logs
• Complaint and resolution forms
• Feedback forms
5. Financial Records
• Expense reports
• Payment vouchers
• Bank reconciliation forms
• Journal entry forms
6. Logistics and Supply Chain Records
• Delivery confirmation forms
• Shipping manifests
• Warehouse receipts
• Transportation logs
7. Maintenance and Quality Control Records
• Equipment maintenance logs
• Quality inspection forms
• Incident reports
• Safety checklists
8. IT and Systems Records
• System usage logs
• Incident and problem management forms
 • Change request forms
• Access control logs

Forms for Recording Non-Operational Data

1. Historical and Analytical Data

• Data warehouse extracts
• Data mart records
• Analytical reports
• Trend analysis forms
2. External Data
• Market research surveys
• Competitor analysis reports
• Industry benchmark reports
• Economic indicator summaries
3. Survey and Feedback Data
• Customer satisfaction surveys
• Employee engagement surveys
• Product feedback forms
• Event feedback forms
4. Research and Development Data
• Experimental result logs
• Research documentation
• Technical design documents
• Innovation project records
5. Metadata
• Data dictionaries
• Schema definitions
• Data lineage documentation
• Metadata catalog forms
6. Compliance and Regulatory Data
• Audit trails
• Compliance checklists
• Regulatory filing forms
• Legal documentation forms
7. Strategic Planning Data
• Business plan templates
• SWOT analysis forms
• Strategic roadmap documents
• Investment analysis forms
8. Financial Projections
• Budget templates
• Financial forecast models
• Investment projection forms
 • Cost-benefit analysis forms
9. Human Resources Data
• Employee demographic forms
• Training program records
• Workforce planning documents
• Talent management forms
10. Document Management
• Policy and procedure templates
• Contract forms
• Intellectual property documentation
• Meeting minutes and agendas

These forms can be physical paper documents or digital templates used within software systems,
such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
systems, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), and various other specialized tools and
databases. The choice of form and recording method often depends on the organization’s
technology infrastructure, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.