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Glossary: Business Process Automation

Business Process Automation (BPA)

Business Process Automation, also known as business process automation, refers to the use of technology to automate recurring business processes that are typically time-consuming and resource-intensive. The goal of BPA is to increase productivity, reduce human error, and use resources more effectively.

 

What are the benefits of business process automation?

  • Acceleration: Existing processes are accelerated, and new processes can be implemented without additional manual effort. This enables rapid adaptation to market changes.
  • Increased Efficiency: Automating routine tasks that were previously performed manually frees up time and resources.
  • Error Reduction: Automating processes significantly reduces the error rate.
  • Cost savings: Operating costs can be significantly reduced by cutting down on manual labor hours and errors, thereby improving profit margins.
  • Customer Loyalty: Customer loyalty can be increased by automating customer interactions.

 

Difference from Business Process Management

Business Process Automation has a different focus and scope than Business Process Management. While BPA automates at the task level, BPM optimizes processes holistically. BPA automates repetitive and rule-based tasks to increase efficiency in specific areas. BPM considers the entire lifecycle of business processes and is more comprehensive.

 

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