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Process Automation

In today’s upsurge of technology, a lot of businesses are now using various software applications to contain costs in running their business.

 

The process in which a business uses software applications to contain costs is called process automation. It consists mainly of application integration, restructuring labor resources and using software applications in the entire business organization. There are actually three main techniques for delivering process automation:
 
1.      Information Technology (IT) System Extensions
 
Since most IT systems are themselves automation engines, there needs to be a valid option so that their functionality can be extended to realize the desired automation. It also leads to the creation of customized linkages for the application systems. In many cases, this approach has been known as automation that is tailored to the exact environment of the organization. The downside of this application, however, is the fact that it can be time consuming just to find the necessary skills either from within or in the marketplace.
 
2.      Specialist in BPA Tool
 
Many companies are actually now using toolsets in marketing which are also built purposefully for the function of business process automation (BPA). In fact, many of these companies are focusing on the various industry sectors. However, their approach remains similar to providing short route to automation by exploiting the user interface layer instead of their usual preference on the application code and database. Moreover, many companies are now simplifying their own interface so that these tools may be employed by any qualified staff. If there is an advantage to this, it is that these toolsets can be used as speed deployment. Its downside, however, is that it is bringing another IT supplier into the group.
 
3.      Business Process Management (BPA), as solution with BPA extensions
 
It is obvious that business process management (BPM) is far different from business process automation (BPA), but it is possible to establish automation that is backed up by the business process management implementation. There are also advantages and disadvantages with respect to this approach in the business process management since it provides architecture for processes in any business with the disadvantage that it delays the automation process.
 
Business Process Management (BPM) versus Business Process Automation (BPA)
 

The business process management believes that before a process is automated, it is first important to define the business process which is running inside the organization. Meanwhile, the business process automation states that until a process is automated, there is no purpose in analyzing and defining what is automation because the business can change rapidly and there is not enough time to define every process. As the business process management and business process automation continue with their opposition, it is obvious however that both processes actually complement each other.