What is RPA?

WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Robotic process automation (RPA) is a software based technology that facilitates the creation, deployment, and management of bots that simulate human actions and interact with various digital systems, increasing operational efficiency and reducing the margin for human error.

We find ourselves in a technological era in which the pursuit of a competitive advantage is the main driver for companies to constantly change and innovate. This is why many industries have opted to use RPA to provide more efficient and faster service, helping them stand out from the competition.

According to an article published by McKinsey, up to 87% of routine tasks can be automated using RPA technologies by 2025.

WHAT CAN RPA DO?

RPA can complete repetitive, rules-based tasks within or between IT systems, achieving cost savings, reducing human error, and, above all, optimizing time.

Main processes where RPA is implemented:

• Specific processes (these are transactional processes that are part of a larger function within the company, for example, data validation, receiving invoices into the system, scheduling, etc.)

• Cross functional processes (processes that run across multiple functions in the organization, e.g., bank reconciliations, invoicing, etc.)

• End to end processes (complete processes carried out across multiple areas, where information is shared among them, e.g., purchasing and payment processes, etc.)

WHY SHOULD I IMPLEMENT RPA? WHAT ARE ITS BENEFITS?

RPA technology offers countless benefits, including:

1. Accuracy and quality (reduces the margin of error that human labor could have)

2. Productivity (reduces process times)

3. Availability (bots can work 24/7)

4. Consistency (activities are performed in the same way)

5. Cost reduction for the company

6. Improves market competitiveness

7. Improves customer service and, in turn, satisfaction

HOW TO START AUTOMATING?

If you're thinking about automating your company's processes but don't know how or where to start, don't worry. At NU4 Automation, we're ready to help. We provide advice from digital transformation experts, automate, robotize, and transform business processes, seeking optimizations that generate positive impacts on your company's strategic objectives and achieve more productive employees.