Why is it necessary to automate the business process?

Automation of business processes is the implementation of a software system that performs typical procedures according to modern algorithms. It is about drawing up and issuing documents, control of accounting and warehouse operations. Thanks to such innovations, the level of the enterprise’s work is qualitatively improved.

Business automation systems cover the entire process of transforming manual tasks into automate business processes and mechanical work and integrating them into engineering and information technologies. There are many methods that can be applied in the field of business automation.

Why you should do automation and where it will be beneficial

With the help of automation, the brand owner can quickly receive all the necessary analytical information in the form of reports, diagrams, tables, regarding the company’s activities. On the basis of the received data, further decisions can be made to improve the operation of the enterprise. 

To date, successful franchise companies are trying to use advances in the field of IT technologies for the efficient operation of the company. Therefore, if you plan to expand your business through franchising or are already the owner of a franchise, but want to improve your company’s operations, the automation of business processes is one of the main conditions for achieving your goal.

Automation of business processes makes it possible to:

• establish and monitor compliance with uniform business standards;
• get a clear control mechanism for franchisees;
• increase reputation and attract new partners;
• provide the franchisee with the opportunity to use a convenient accounting system;
• to constantly monitor the activities of partners;
• quickly respond to changes in consumer requirements and adapt to new market conditions.

So, what tasks can be solved with the help of business process automation:

• speed up the process of preparing documents for franchisee partners and customers;
• increase the level of control over the activities of employees; 
• quickly receive information about financial, economic and other indicators of the company’s activity;
• release employees from routine work;
• improve the quality of customer service;
• reduce company costs;
• keep confidential information safe.

When choosing a business automation model, special attention should be paid to the convenience of the interface. Choose a company that offers a comprehensive automation solution. Do not forget that automation must be implemented in all structures of the enterprise.

Examples of automation

• Automation of the procurement process allows to ensure transparency of accounting and accuracy of delivery terms, speed up decision-making by the buyer, reduce the cost of procurement management.
• Automation of warehouse logistics allows you to increase the speed of processing the receipt of goods in the warehouse and preparation of goods for shipment, to quickly carry out inventory.
• Mobile application for vending allows you to automate the process of accounting for the movement of goods and cash in a vending company.
• Document flow automation systems make it possible to significantly simplify the exchange of documents between counterparties, to set up automatic or manual registration of tax invoices in the Federal Tax Service, reconciliation with ЕРПН, etc.
• Automation of salary calculations will facilitate the work of enterprises with complex salary calculations: shift work or according to an individual schedule, additional accruals and maintenance, temporary sick leave and vacations, etc.

This is far from a complete list of business processes, the automation of which ultimately allows you to increase productivity, which means the income and profit of companies. Implementation of special automated information systems allows optimization of business processes and more effective adjustment of the enterprise management process.