Challenge: Think bigger than automating existing tasks

I’m fascinated by Intelligent Automation and committed to helping others on their automation journey. Each week, I curate and summarize relevant news, research, and product updates to help executives stay on top of this rapidly changing industry to perfect their automation initiatives.?

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Automation Platform Provider News?

The Countdown to Imagine is on | Automation Anywhere?

Imagine 2023 is two days of networking and educational experiences designed for Automation Anywhere customers, partners, technologists and business leaders interested in intelligent automation. There will be a focus on generative AI automation projects and programs as well. The countdown is on, and the conference begins on September 19th. Our team will be there in full force! Who else is heading to Austin????

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This week’s RPA use cases, opinions, and discussion?

A blueprint for the new automation mindset | MarTech?

This article by MarTech focuses on "A Blueprint for the New Automation Mindset," a recent book by Vijay Tella, CEO at Workato, that supplies insights into the changing landscape of automation in an AI-dominated era. Some key tenants discussed in the article include:?

• Systems thinking: Moving away from isolated task optimization, which can cause work pileups, and instead adopting a comprehensive approach that aligns people, strategy, and technology towards a unified business vision.?
• Embrace "antifragility": Companies should develop the ability to prosper in the face of shocks and disruptions, such as those brought about by AI. The concept of "antifragility" denotes not just surviving challenges but thriving because of them, as seen when brands dynamically adapted during the global pandemic.?
• Democratized teamwork: Generative AI, being a powerful "no code" tool, paves the way for democratization. While there will be a need for certain controls, digital transformation should involve all talented team members, not just IT specialists.?

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How RPA Can Take Your Customer Experience to a New Level | Robotics and Automation News?

A great read for those in shipping, distribution, and logistics, this Robotics and Automation News article focuses on potential RPA use cases that benefit customer relationships – specifically e–commerce order processing. Specific aspects of the process covered in the article include price management, ERP management, payment processing, inventory management, and supply chain management. ?

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A Growing Demand for Robotic Process Automation in North America | What They Think?

KeyPoint Intelligence's recent study of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) highlights the undeniable momentum of automation in the North American workspace. The study, surveying over 800 medium and large companies, shows a majority earmarking significant budget for document and process automation. Key drivers behind this surge include hybrid work models, economic volatility, and the broader arc of digital transformation.?

I hope you find this newsletter valuable. Please leave comments below and share the articles that you find most interesting. Have a wonderful week!?

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About Andrew Woessner?

After experiencing firsthand the impact of automation at Telogical Systems in 2018, I have been on a mission to help mid-sized businesses take advantage of cost-effective automation technologies to continuously innovate and streamline their businesses.??

If you’re just beginning your automation journey, here are some resources that will help:?

• Executive Guide to Automation?

• Maximizing Intelligent Automation Efforts: Professional RPA & Citizen Developers?
• Automation is a Team Sport: A Step-by-Step Guide to Build Your Automation Capability?
• Schedule a Free RPA Assessment?