FOREWORD HOW RPA IS DOING THE HEAVY LIFTING IN SUPPLY CHAIN
ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION IS MAKING INROADS BUT THE PROBLEM FOR MANY BUSINESSES IS SCALING THE SOLUTIONS FOR ENTERPRISE-WIDE IMPACT
“ Gartner says RPA is seen as one of the most important transformational technologies by business leaders ”
Robotic process automation ( RPA ), which is helping businesses optimise their supply chain networks by automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks . This reduces errors , improves efficiency , and frees up resources for more value-added activities , which is why RPA has the potential to improve business agility , operational performance and customer experience . Little wonder then that according to Gartner RPA is now seen as the second most important transformational technology by business leaders worldwide . Areas of supply chain management in which RPA technology is deployed include automated order processing , inventory management , and shipping and receiving . The challenge for businesses is being able to scale such solutions across an enterprise to deliver real and lasting business transformation . In this issue we learn from Robert Enslin , CEO of RPA specialist UIPath , about how organisations can tackle the challenges of scaling . “ When you add AI to automation it becomes even more impactful ,” Enslin says , in a broad-ranging interview that throws RPA into fascinating relief .
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