Setting clear automation goals is the first step to choosing the right automation

In today’s hyper-competitive business landscape, automation is no longer a luxury but a necessity. For the most part, automating any process will improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability. In turn, this will enhance productivity and profitability. It also frees up the people who used to perform the now-automated tasks to focus on more strategic initiatives, which should further drive the business forward.

But every automation tool doesn’t deliver the same functionality, so figuring out your goals to improve your organization’s workflow is crucial. And then, decide on the automation tools or automated systems that can truly transform your business.

The first goal? Keep up!

Enterprises have never been more dependent on technology. And that tide is not turning back anytime soon. From connecting remote workers worldwide to improving customer service by leveraging chatbots, technology is the solution and the challenge. Many of these elements of business can be and have been automated to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability. If your company is behind the curve here, don’t worry. You might even save yourself some of the hassles that some early adopters of automation are enduring now. But you need to figure out what you need to do. And how you’re going to do it. Redwood Software can help.

What’s the right automation for the goals I have?

Redwood has been leading the automation space for 30 years. Whether you’re looking for ways to streamline your production processes or business process management, Redwood has an automation solution. Plus, as you read through this list and these articles, remember that Redwood is the leader in full stack automation, which means, if you need more than one kind of automation, we can connect all of your automation, end to end, across your entire organization.

• Business process automation (BPA): Streamlining manual processes to reduce time-consuming tasks and errors. See how RunMyJobs by Redwood performs BPA.
• Workload automation: Managing tasks in real-time, ensuring that your operations run smoothly. RunMyJobs is an advanced workload automation solution.
• IT automation: IT departments often require specific functions to operate seamlessly. Discover how easy your IT automation could be.
• Finance automation: Streamlining finance-related tasks such as journal entry and reconciliation using a tool like Finance Automation by Redwood.

For a deeper understanding of how DevOps is incorporated into this equation, exploring the benefits of DevOps workflow automation can be enlightening.

Automation tools and real-time workflows

A well-defined automation project is only as good as the tools supporting it. Whether it’s robotic process automation (RPA) or more advanced testing tools, the real-time advantages cannot be overstated.

One of the significant advantages of automation is the ability to test before implementation. Automation testing aims not just to find bugs but to streamline the software development process. Automation testing ensures software functionality in less time than manual testing. From regression to exploratory testing, the right tools can significantly improve test coverage, making your software more reliable and efficient before unleashing it into your organization.

Organizations must constantly adapt to evolving technology, making evolving automation strategies crucial for sustainability. Furthermore, it’s essential to understand the business risks with outdated automation technology. Suppose you’re interested in exploring Redwood’s solutions firsthand or want to understand more about the differences between RPA vs WLA.

We invite you to check out the above articles or sign up for a demo of our products. It’s time to dive into the world of automation. But it’s important to understand why you’re diving in before hopping in the water.