Explore the essentials of Business Process Automation, its impact on digital transformation, and discover the key challenges and technologies driving efficient workflow management in organizations today.
A new blog post of MI Nautics was published on May 04, 2021 with the original title:
Workflow Automation
Overview:
Business Process Automation (BPA) is a key strategy for companies aiming to increase efficiency through automated workflows. This blog details the concepts, benefits, challenges, and advanced technologies associated with effective process automation in organizations.
Core content:
- Business Process Automation involves technology-supported automation of business processes, integral to digital transformation in companies.
- Workflow automation allows for “Dark Processing,” where business transactions run without human intervention, particularly seen in the insurance industry.
- Challenges include data quality, managing exceptions, and the need for structured change management during automation initiatives.
- Emerging technologies in automation expand beyond traditional BPA, integrating applications, restructuring resources, and utilizing specialized software solutions.
Learnings:
- Understanding the significance of data accuracy is crucial for the successful implementation of automated business processes.
- Recognizing the difference between Cloud-BPA and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) can guide organizations in selecting the right automation approach.
- Managing organizational changes and communicating them effectively is essential for smooth transitions to automated workflows.
- Awareness of advanced tools like iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) enhances capabilities for cloud-based process automation.
The original content was published in German.