# Dataflow Diagram

<figure><img src="https://2402701329-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F6wzqgDHj9mZbFxabiEbc%2Fuploads%2FrGu5fVyP9ec4SOP4Ny0R%2FScreenshot%202025-03-28%20at%2010.56.30%E2%80%AFAM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0ee37d3b-a5c1-47fe-8bfe-940c7f51a9bd" alt=""><figcaption><p>CsvPath's data flow is linear and consistent</p></figcaption></figure>

CsvPath Framework preboarding connects MFT (managed file transfer) to the data lake, applications, and analytics systems.&#x20;

All inbound data handling systems have have this preboarding stage in some form. For many companies, preboarding is just a simple script that doesn't add much value and results in a blindspot where data provenance, identity, and validity is unclear. The blindspot results in manual validation, support costs, developer rework, and customer risk.&#x20;