{"id":4192,"date":"2020-03-12T09:49:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T09:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/blog\/?p=4192"},"modified":"2021-05-12T06:20:12","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T06:20:12","slug":"robotic-process-automation-or-rpa-what-is-it-and-how-can-we-leverage-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/blog\/robotic-process-automation-or-rpa-what-is-it-and-how-can-we-leverage-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Robotic process automation, or RPA &#8211; What is it and how can we leverage it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise Resource Planners, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/enterprise-solutions\"><b>Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, has gained immense popularity among companies over the past decade. ERP systems make communication within the company easier, simplify and coordinate workflows, and automate routine tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robotic Process Automation, or RPA, is closely related to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/enterprise-solutions\"><b>ERP systems<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but can be useful in its own right. RPA technology, like ERP, is constantly evolving, making it more widely available, but its essence is constant: a software robot performs specific workflows instead of people. Using robotic process automation can thus provide your business with a number of benefits, which are detailed below.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_41_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69e54e907fd44\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e54e907fd44\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/blog\/robotic-process-automation-or-rpa-what-is-it-and-how-can-we-leverage-it\/#What_exactly_is_robotic_process_automation_ie_RPA\" title=\"What exactly is robotic process automation, i.e. RPA?\">What exactly is robotic process automation, i.e. RPA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/blog\/robotic-process-automation-or-rpa-what-is-it-and-how-can-we-leverage-it\/#What_tasks_can_be_performed_with_robotic_process_automation\" title=\"What tasks can be performed with robotic process automation?\">What tasks can be performed with robotic process automation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/blog\/robotic-process-automation-or-rpa-what-is-it-and-how-can-we-leverage-it\/#What_benefits_can_your_business_get_from_using_RPA\" title=\"What benefits can your business get from using RPA?\">What benefits can your business get from using RPA?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/blog\/robotic-process-automation-or-rpa-what-is-it-and-how-can-we-leverage-it\/#Speed_%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bup_workflows_and_save_time_with_RPA\" title=\"Speed \u200b\u200bup workflows and save time with RPA\">Speed \u200b\u200bup workflows and save time with RPA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/blog\/robotic-process-automation-or-rpa-what-is-it-and-how-can-we-leverage-it\/#Make_the_performance_of_tasks_by_RPA_more_predictable\" title=\"Make the performance of tasks by RPA more predictable\">Make the performance of tasks by RPA more predictable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/blog\/robotic-process-automation-or-rpa-what-is-it-and-how-can-we-leverage-it\/#Increase_customer_satisfaction_by_using_RPA\" title=\"Increase customer satisfaction by using RPA\">Increase customer satisfaction by using RPA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/blog\/robotic-process-automation-or-rpa-what-is-it-and-how-can-we-leverage-it\/#How_do_you_get_started_with_process_automation\" title=\"How do you get started with process automation?\">How do you get started with process automation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exactly_is_robotic_process_automation_ie_RPA\"><\/span><b>What exactly is robotic process automation, i.e. RPA?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RPA software basically automates specific workflows within an enterprise. They mimic the process a person performs and execute it automatically. Thus, the task is not to be performed by the workers, but by a software robot instead. This may sound scary, but there is no need to worry, human labor will definitely be needed even if you use it, because <\/span>RPA software<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> robots are not intelligent in themselves, they can only perform a specific task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RPA software allows anyone to use a software robot to replace one or more workflows previously performed by humans. The technology can be used in many jobs and in an ever-widening spectrum due to <\/span>continuous development<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Robotic process automation can be the perfect alternative for everyday, repetitive, time-consuming, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/blog\/artificial-intelligence-web-development\/\"><b>monotonous tasks<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This allows employees to focus on performing more important and creative tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_tasks_can_be_performed_with_robotic_process_automation\"><\/span><b>What tasks can be performed with robotic process automation?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different process automation software robots that can perform really different tasks. Typical applications include accessing certain systems with IDs, data entry, data transfer between different interfaces, and various <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/software-consulting\"><b>IT support<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tasks such as password resets, system monitoring, and data aggregation. In addition, they can perform calculations or financial summaries, but they can also perform other tasks that can be standardized and described by rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_benefits_can_your_business_get_from_using_RPA\"><\/span><b>What benefits can your business get from using RPA?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/benefits-of-rpa_48029650.png\" alt=\"benefits of robotic process automation\" width=\"639\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/benefits-of-rpa_48029650.png 639w, https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/benefits-of-rpa_48029650-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speed_%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bup_workflows_and_save_time_with_RPA\"><\/span><b>Speed \u200b\u200bup workflows and save time with RPA<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using <\/span>robotic process automation<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a specific task, such as inserting data from documents into an Excel spreadsheet, is performed automatically by a software robot. You know exactly where you need to copy your data, so you can do it without thinking, in a matter of seconds. The same for workers to take longer to complete, and not too enjoyable, is not a rewarding task. So using RPA frees up time for employees, giving them more time to perform meaningful tasks while a <\/span>monotonous workflow<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is done in a few minutes by a software robot instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_the_performance_of_tasks_by_RPA_more_predictable\"><\/span><b>Make the performance of tasks by RPA more predictable<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using RPA software, certain tasks are performed by software robots instead of humans, whose work is more predictable than humans, and their work pace is steady due to automation. Unlike people, they don\u2019t get tired, they don\u2019t need to rest between tasks. Because they constantly perform a given workflow smoothly, according to strict rules, they do not make mistakes. In addition, their work can be monitored and tracked, can be monitored at any time, and can intervene if necessary. You can always count on RPA software if you are striving for the success of your company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increase_customer_satisfaction_by_using_RPA\"><\/span><b>Increase customer satisfaction by using RPA<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using RPA improves the quality of process execution, reduces the number of errors and the possibility of errors. And by automating monotonous and inferior tasks, work ethic can improve among employees and focus their energies on performing more useful tasks. And with fewer mistakes and more satisfied employees, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/blog\/most-important-factors-that-will-make-your-mobile-app-a-success\/\"><b>customer satisfaction<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also increase.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_started_with_process_automation\"><\/span><b>How do you get started with process automation?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robotic process automation can be extremely useful for all businesses, small and large, and can make them more efficient, so it is definitely worth starting to use. RPA is also a good solution because it does not require a costly IT investment, it is not necessary to modify or expand the existing systems, and the operation of the given software robot can be perfectly integrated into the operation of the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When implementing RPA, you must first identify and prioritize the processes that can be automated, and then use suitable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.octalsoftware.com.sg\/custom-software-development-services\"><strong>software<\/strong><\/a> to determine the sequence of instructions that the software robot will execute. Our expert colleagues will guide you through the mysteries of RPA with a high level of expertise and precision throughout the implementation and follow-up phase and will help you to reap the benefits of its application as soon as possible. If employees are skeptical about automation or are afraid of losing their jobs, it may be beneficial to gradually introduce the use of RPA, gradually applying it in more and more areas. It is likely that they will soon enjoy the <\/span>benefits of robotic process automation<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enterprise Resource Planners, or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, has gained immense popularity among companies over the past decade. ERP systems make communication within the company easier, simplify and coordinate workflows, and automate routine tasks. Robotic Process Automation, or RPA, is closely related to ERP systems but can be useful in its own right. 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