Best Applications of End-to-End Process Automation | Everything You Need to Know
Crave InfoTech
End-to-end SAP BTP enablement, asset management, warehouse, and intelligent automation solutions.
It’s easy to say end-to-end process automation, but is it easy to achieve? Well, it is easy if you partner with the right entity like Crave InfoTech . Crave’s expertise in holistic and end-to-end process automation…?
Crave leverages its engineering and designing know-how to deliver end-to-end process automation that’s instantly and securely syncing with the core SAP system for zero data duplication and full data sanity. This is further increased when you factor in the all-encompassing tapestry of SAP Datasphere. All events and flow are carefully interwoven and orchestrated for maximum efficiency, clarity, visibility, and collaboration.?
The resultant end-to-end process automation, built with the excellence of SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and SAP Build Process Automation (SAP BPA) , is scalable and replicable for all businesses and projects. If you want to ensure that your other factory or plant should follow the same ‘lighthouse’ efficiency, you can easily replicate the automation enabled with Crave, for your new facility.?
Why Do You Need End-to-End Process Automation for Your Company??
But before we get a little deeper into the usage of such end-to-end process automation, we still must adhere to the basic formula of setting the need beforehand. This is because if you don’t relate to the ‘why’ or the need for such automation, the forthcoming features would seem like science-fiction (exciting but distant). But once you recognize the need, you will realize that these features, this process automation is not only ‘not distant’ but very much the best solution you could hope for to infuse efficiency and continuity in your operations.?
Companies work with many people with diverse skill sets that form the core of the processes – whether it’s production, procurement, invoicing and accounting, maintenance, calibration, warehousing, distribution (supply chain and logistics), etc. There are essential duties and there are repetitive tasks.?
People could be recording shop floor data on paper and replicating the information in the system at a later time. This is clear work duplication and unnecessary time utilization. The same could be said about sifting through hundreds or thousands of invoices to add the relevant info into the system for processing. Even the more value-adding tasks like purchase orders or order receipt creation take a lot of time but can still be simplified and hastened with the use of the right tech.?
End-to-end process automation, reflecting the right business logic, uses bots to do these repetitive tasks and free-up the time of the personnel for the essential duties. In essence, this could be another opportunity to scale as while saving resource time and cutting process costs, one can utilize the (saved) time on more opportune or value-adding work.?
On the efficiency side of things, automation gives a zero-error and fast way to undertake maintenance, accounting, warehousing, and processing activities. The data is synced with the system at-source (with Crave InfoTech’s Internet of Things enablement).?
The engineer or user can scan the asset or parts with their handheld scanners or mobile devices. The info would be fed into the system, pulling all hierarchical data like FLOC for easy categorization. The work orders are processed, following a smart step-by-step Workflow, although to handover and technical completion. The approvals are also instant and can be on-the-go. It’s all streamlined and tracked.?
The bots could, also, easily work with email service to auto-sift through mails and extract invoices in an instant. SAP’s Document Information Extraction (SAP DOX) solution ensures that all data is streamlined into one logical format (irrespective of the file type or data placement). The following approvals and three-way checking (across invoice, purchase order, and delivery receipt) are also automated.?
Everything from the production, procurement, warehousing, and accounting can be streamlined and improved with Crave’s end-to-end process automation (powered by SAP BTP )?
All Accounting Efficiency from Source to Payments | End-to-End Procure-to-Pay Optimization?
We saw what can be achieved with the right implementation of end-to-end process automation. The ‘right implementation’ here is key. If you choose the wrong partner or follow an inconsistent or ill-conceived deployment methodology then you might end up with data duplication, process bloating, and compliance gaps. It’s very important to do it right, just choose the best-fit partner – someone like Crave InfoTech.?
As mentioned before, we will now take a more direct and value-driven look at the usage of such end-to-end process automation. Starting from end-to-end procure-to-pay (source-to-pay) optimization…?
What do you get at the end? Complete end-to-end procure-to-pay optimization, designed to enhance your control and visibility over every aspect of the process.?
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With a streamlined, guided approach, adopting and processing procurement tasks becomes a breeze. Imagine having one-click approvals and validation at your fingertips, coupled with instant, process-wide synchronization. This setup accelerates accurate invoicing, cuts down lead times, and leverages SAP AI for seamless process automation. Picture all incoming invoices, air waybills, and more being instantly standardized and auto-updated in the system, providing you with immediate, actionable insights.?
The system's features and benefits are deeply intertwined, creating a seamless and efficient workflow. You can create purchase requests (PR) in just minutes and approve them on-the-go with a single click. Converting PRs to purchase orders (POs) is equally effortless. Vendors can process active POs through secure-access dashboards, ensuring transparency and security. Goods receipt validation is quick and straightforward, enabling the posting of instant goods receipts (GR). When invoices come in, the system performs an immediate three-way match between the invoice, GR, and PO, streamlining the verification process.?
This all-in-one solution offers guided and simple workflows, allowing you to save over 80% of your time—tasks that once took hours can now be completed in minutes. Instant updates ensure minimal delays and better control over the entire process. You'll enjoy complete visibility through secure-access dashboards and benefit from a secure vendor portal for easy processing. Scanning and validating all documents at the warehouse gate is a breeze, and the smart, AI-driven three-way matching eliminates errors. The result? Faster clearances and payments, all thanks to a well-regulated, error-free end-to-end process. This comprehensive optimization not only boosts efficiency but also enhances overall operational control.?
Complete and End-to-End Order-to-Cash Process Optimization?
Dive into the world of complete and end-to-end order-to-cash process optimization with Crave InfoTech, where each stage is fine-tuned for maximum efficiency and automation. From the moment a sales order is created to the final steps of warehouse optimization, electronic proof of delivery (EPOD), and payments, you’re in control.?
Visualize having end-to-end visibility and control over your order-to-cash process through secure-access dashboards tailored for each stakeholder. The smart, intuitive workflows are designed to be user-friendly, making the entire process easy to adopt, even for those new to the system. Imagine auto-filling and guided creation for sales requests and orders, simplifying and speeding up the process while minimizing errors. With easy one-click approvals available from any device, you can ensure minimal delays and keep things moving smoothly.?
The system seamlessly integrates warehouse activities, offering guided workflows for finding items, picking, packing, loading, truck tracking, and EPOD. This comprehensive approach means you can create and process invoices effortlessly, backed by validated EPOD, ensuring zero errors and swift payment processing.?
What sets this optimization apart is how seamlessly features and benefits merge, creating a cohesive and efficient workflow. Easily create sales requests with just a few clicks and approve and generate sales orders through a guided workflow. As sales orders auto-pull into warehouse operations, task assignments for picking, packing, and loading become a breeze. Crave’s cEWM helps pickers locate and pick the right items while packers follow smart, easy-to-follow workflows for packing and loading. You can track shipments in real-time, ensuring accurate EPOD to validate deliveries promptly.?
With these capabilities, you save time and reduce costs through warehouse automation. Crave’s RF-enablement makes item scanning and validation effortless, ensuring accuracy. You’ll always know the exact location of trucks, managing delays efficiently. The zero-error instantly synced EPOD guarantees faster invoicing and processing. Users can work online or offline without losing functionality. This holistic optimization empowers you to streamline operations, enhance control, and drive efficiency across your order-to-cash process.?
Predict Inventory Levels in Line with Sales, Production, and Operations?
Crave InfoTech’s AI-powered inventory prediction model can help align your inventory levels with sales, production, and operational needs. Imagine having a smart system that tells you exactly how much inventory you need (based on seasonal analysis) in each warehouse to keep your supply chain running smoothly. No more deadstock or overstocking—just the right amount of inventory at the right time.?
This intelligent AI model leverages Federated Machine Learning (FedML) to sync up multiple processes across sales, production, operations, and supply chain management. By tapping into SAP Datasphere’s top-notch data accuracy, it predicts precise inventory levels for all your items. This means you can say goodbye to the guesswork and hello to efficient, data-driven inventory management.?
The features and benefits of this system are seamlessly linked, making your operations more streamlined and cost-effective. With accurate inventory predictions, you can eliminate deadstock and overstocking, reducing your carrying costs and freeing up capital. Knowing exactly what you need and when you need it helps you better align procurement with supply chain demands , ensuring you’re always prepared.?
Picture this: if you know you’ll need a certain amount of stock two months from now, you can plan ahead, securing the best vendors and avoiding last-minute market price hikes. This advanced planning not only saves money but also ensures you’re never caught off guard by sudden demand spikes. Better inventory predictions mean smoother sales and production processes, leading to increased availability of inventory and streamlined operations.?
By integrating this AI-driven model into your workflow, you gain a holistic view of your inventory needs. The system’s ability to predict and synchronize inventory levels across various departments ensures that you’re always in control. This end-to-end optimization supports more efficient procurement, reduces costs, and enhances your overall supply chain management. With Crave InfoTech’s AI model, you’re not just predicting inventory—you’re perfecting it.?
?Wrapping Up
That’s just one summary of some usage points. End-to-end process automation would benefit all aspects of business, perhaps giving the participating people the opportunity to become more creative and productive while reducing stress and work-burdening. It makes decision-making simpler by linking live data with the predictions. The process is better tracked and faster to ensure the supply chain follows a path closer to the planned timelines. There’s better risk detection and reduction to help with the overall mitigation. The immaculate data syncing and storage helps reduce errors and improve compliance.?
It’s a win-win for all stakeholders. If you want to know more about how your company can benefit from end-to-end process automation – just drop in a message here . ?