Hyperautomation is one of the biggest talking points in manufacturing — but often when we talk about it, we have a fairly limited scope of what it can mean. We might consider how to bring hyperautomation to the shop floor through robotics and machine learning, or discuss new ways to automate assembly. However, we all too often overlook more immediately pragmatic opportunities to streamline processes and workflows in the back office.
In this episode of Transformation @ Work, we explore how to bring hyperautomation to the back office and empower manufacturers to unlock employees’ full potential and get them back to doing the jobs they’re passionate about.
Hyperautomation is one of the biggest talking points in manufacturing — but often when we talk about it, we have a fairly limited scope of what it can mean. We might consider how to bring hyperautomation to the shop floor through robotics and machine learning, or discuss new ways to automate assembly. However, we all too often overlook more immediately pragmatic opportunities to streamline processes and workflows in the back office.
In this episode of Transformation @ Work, we explore how to bring hyperautomation to the back office and empower manufacturers to unlock employees’ full potential and get them back to doing the jobs they’re passionate about.
Key Insights:
01:51 - How does hyperautomation relate to back office processes?
04:23 - Identifying unnecessary workflows and opportunities for automation through Salesforce
07:58 - Specific challenges faced by Manufacturers that can be addressed through Salesforce automation
09:45 - Case study: How supply chain disruption impacted pricing agreements, and how digitalization can help businesses regain control of profitability
16:16 - How digital transformation and automation drives value back to the business
19:29 - Tips on developing a digitalization plan with your team while keeping adoption in mind
21:33 - Deciding when to unplug: When is your team ready to fully make the switch to Salesforce?
30:07 - Common stumbling blocks in digital transformation, and how teams can avoid them
