Workflow Automation

When was the last time you thought about opening a can of tuna manually? If you’re like me, you’ve come to rely on (and maybe even take for granted) the fact that the electric can opener simplifies this routine kitchen process immensely. I for one, reserve my manual model for camping trips and other such rustic moments in the wild.

But many of us might not make that same mental leap to automation as it relates to our company’s sales process. For example, do you currently have any aspect of automation in place or is your process completely … Continue Reading

Because workflow automation used to be reserved primarily for big budget Fortune 500 companies, many small to medium sized businesses still carry the mentality that, for whatever reason, it’s just not for them. They may think they can’t afford business process management. It’s a common misperception. Even if they know they can afford it, they may struggle to understand how to implement it and how it could improve daily operations in their business.

We’ve long said that business process management is for every business. To prove it, we’ve developed a one-size-fits-all list of 3 processes that virtually … Continue Reading

Anyone who has spent any amount of time in an office has experienced the headaches associated with document routing. Beyond the plain hassles of following a document through multiple checkpoints in a busy office, there’s always that one bottleneck guy that throws a hiccup into things. With no inherent accountability, document routing and approval processes are a disaster. Vacations, confusion, complicated steps and just plain old hectic schedules can all throw a monkey wrench in the document approval process. Business process management can help relieve that.

Business process management … Continue Reading