Process automation is the functionality used within the software that completes data input or other tasks without the need for anyone to perform these tasks manually.
The term business process automation is a term used when a series of activities take place when a manual action is performed. For example, when the status of a quote is accepted the following actions are performed:
Process automation can help businesses in a range of different ways, but ultimately it will help your bottom line by making your team more efficient and allowing them to focus on important tasks by freeing up their time from admin jobs that can be performed behind the scenes. Other benefits also include:
Depending on the software you are using or even the type of business you are will depend on how far or how many processes you can implement. The processes that are automated are generally where you need to input data in multiple places, create documents (purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes, etc) and send emails to other departments or customers to keep them in the loop.
In terms of Zigaflow, you can automate an endless number of processes, a few examples include:
Every business is unique, so processes will be unique as well. If you want to make your business more efficient then you need to identify where the issues are. As an example, if your sales team are spending a lot of time inputting data, then creating automation that will input that data in multiple places will help free up their time.
Zigaflow offers flexible and configurable automation software that puts you in control, with the ability to automate the majority of business processes from that initial point of contact to signing a new contract.
You create and configure automation to do exactly what you need them to, without the expenditure for custom software development. See how Zigaflow can help your business with a FREE 30-day trial.