TECHNOLOGY
TODAY ’ S BUSINESS LEADERS can no longer afford to ignore the impact of digital transformation . Although the supply chain has historically remained ‘ behind the scenes ’, this process is now in the spotlight as one of the key areas that stands to benefit from smart robotics process automation and new efficiencies .
Over 200 years ago , the Industrial Revolution transformed manufacturing from a labour-intensive process to a streamlined , automated assembly line – simply by applying robotics to otherwise manual tasks . This same principle applies to the changes that we are seeing in today ’ s supply chains , to connect and automate every step of the journey , across a complex range of different systems .
Enterprise robotic process automation is the key to allowing businesses to plan , implement and control the efficient flow of money , people , resources and goods from end to end . These ‘ robots ’ are not mechanical robots as we might think of them , but smart robots ’ that have the capability to reimagine , rather than replicate human activity to create speed and accuracy across critical business processes . This is not just a
There is no hiding from the fact that global supply chains are becoming increasingly complex , bringing in ever more supporting applications and third party systems ”
cost-saving tool , but a route to crucial consistency and quality and improved business process visibility , freeing up the team ’ s attention to move away from a reactive mindset and focus on the bigger , more strategic picture .
Standardise , automate , improve The supply chain has the potential to undergo a complete transformation . Redundant manual tasks , centred on manually gluing all the component pieces of a supply chain together can – and should – be left behind to ensure productive , seamless
16 June 2016