Robotic process automation (RPA) is defined as the use of software with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities to handle high-volume, repeatable tasks that previously required a human to perform. The process of RPA leads to increased productivity and therefore more effective process management.
“Mimics Human Actions”
- Used for rules-based processes, such as invoice processing exceptions
- Addresses priority business problems driven by process breakage
- Systems that completely replicate human interactions
Overview of RPA Infrastructure
1) the detailed instructions for robots to perform and “publish” them to the robot controller repository 2 Central Control room 2) The Control Room is used to assign jobs to robots and to monitor their activities 3 Robot 3 Each Robot is located on an organisation environment – which may be
2) The Control Room is used to assign jobs to robots and to monitor their activities 3 Robot 3 Each Robot is located on an organisation environment – which may be
3 ) Robot 3 Each Robot is located on an organisation environment – which may be virtualised or physical (i.e., desktop computer) – where it interacts directly with business applications
4) Business Users 4 Business Users submit request to the robot to perform the various tasks. Users can review successful tasks performed
5) Applications 5 Robots are capable of interacting with a wide range of Applications
RPA Benefits
- Internal Control – Avoiding human fraud, easily performed Control and Compliance checks
- Scalability – Capacity can be increased – without long build-up phase
- Short Payback Period – RPA implementation costs are paid off in < 12 months
- 24/7 Operations Non-stop performance – no queues at peak
- Cost Reduction Cost reduction net 30% – 60% per automated process
- Speed Increase Turn-around-time decrease (up to 80%)
- Quality Increase quality by avoiding human errors and focusing on exceptions
RPA has a place in any organisation and its exciting to see this power system taking any business into overdrive.
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