Robotic process automation for software-based automation of administrative processes of the internal supply chain

The internal supply chain in companies involves a large number of processes that are characterized by repetitive and administrative tasks. In many companies end-to-end digital data transmission is not possible. The reason for this is, on one hand that not all data is available digitally and on the other hand the use of different systems such as the quality management system (QM) or the ERP system. In order to cope with the heterogeneity of the processes within this chain, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a promising approach. The administrative processes in internal supply chain can be automated with the help of an RPA software robot. The software robot can be integrated into existing systems at low cost and effort for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In addition, an RPA solution reduces the error rate and average processing time. This relieves employees around administrative tasks, the degree of digitalization in companies is successively increased and the competitiveness of companies increases.

RPAlog includes the identification of processes in internal supply chain that can be automated as well as the automation of these processes in a way that is suitable for SMEs, taking into account technological, data-related, organizational and human requirements. The focus is on production-related business areas. The aim is to enable SMEs in mechanical engineering and to implement RPA in internal supply chain.

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