What is Workflow Automation?
Automating Work. That sounds good, doesn't it?
But, then again, what is workflow automation? And why should you care?
Everyone in your organization performs work every day. Whether they're in customer service, accounting, or production, they each execute various activities that deliver value to the organization.
Some activities can only be performed by a real, live person. But many others can be handled more efficiently by automating them. These tasks are often repetitive and do not require much human touch. It's no coincidence that repetitive tasks are those most prone to error and inefficiency.
There's an app for that! (But it doesn't cost $0.99)
Automation is what computers and software have always been about. The problem is that traditional software is pre-written for a specific purpose. Whether it's your word processor, your accounting system, or your CRM system, the software was written for a specific purpose in the hopes it might fit your (and many others'!) needs.
This leaves you with three options:
- Keep doing things manually, regardless of the inefficiencies and costs;
- Force an off-the-shelf application to work; or,
- Invest in custom solutions to meet your specific needs.
The key word in option 3 is invest. Typically, this means an investment in resources and time that often does not justify the intended benefit.
Enter Praxis™
Praxis is a platform upon which your custom workflow automation needs can be quickly implemented. The key word in this option is quickly. Solutions can be delivered in a matter of days or a few weeks - not months or years.
Praxis is composed of simple building blocks, each associated with an activity that is performed manually today in a workflow. Simply combine a series of these activities and sprinkle in a decision or two (do this if this happens, otherwise, do that) and whala! Instant results.
For instance, Praxis can be crafted to (activity #1) compile Your Client's past year sales data for your sales rep, but ALSO (activity #2) customize the type of sales collateral that gets pulled for the sales call (activity #3, decisions) depending on the business rules you provide. Results: Your sales rep can walk into Your Client's business prepared to present a customized buying plan (more relevant to Your Client's needs) based on the data compiled.
Read how Praxis is built to provide your business with flexibility, accessibility and scalability - in essence, to give your business an edge over the competition.
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