How difficult
or expensive is it
to automate?

How difficult or expensive
is it to automate?

Many organisations think that automation will be too time-consuming to be feasible, or that all processes have to be automated simultaneously, beginning productivity to a halt. But neither of these are true. It’s possible to automate quickly, and effectively, with ease-of-use and the continuance of business-critical processes in mind. By automating piece by piece, you can ensure longevity, consistency, and growth.

While these hesitations are understandable, businesses can fall into the trap of confusing the goal, the problem, and the solution. For example, while an upfront investment in automation may initially seem counterintuitive to your goal of keeping costs down, it can bring more money into the organisation long-term.

Companies can also hesitate about introducing new technologies or processes, but it’s much harder to adapt to a shift in a real world market than it is to adapt to a new piece of equipment in your business.

In fact, if companies fail to automate, can they survive in the current and future climate, or will they be left behind?

With 65.8% of respondents wanting business process automation,
and a staggering 80.2% wanting production workflow automation,
what automation is right for you?

To automate effectively, the fundamental question is this: do you know where to begin, and — to some extent, more importantly — do you know what you want to achieve? What is the specific business goal for automating? Every print business will have a different objective and approach to this question. But successful automation outcomes only occur after you know what you are doing and why. Since no business thrives in isolation, most companies can’t (and shouldn’t!) do this alone, which is where the expertise of a trusted consultative partner and integrator can be vital.

It’s vital to choose the ideal automation solution for your organisation. That might be business process automation, production workflow automation, or a custom suite of solutions touching upon both.

If you’re unsure which processes to automate, consider examining tasks with clear deliverables and KPIs, as these can tangibly illustrate the successes and ROI when it comes to automation. It is also worth evaluating processes that are cheaper to outsource than deliver in-house, especially if they include skills that aren’t a priority for your team’s development.