Robotic Process Automation:
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) refers to a specific software where program can be done with much difficulty to do normal tasks across application. It is very similar to the performance by the human workers. The objective RPA software is designed to minimize the efforts of repetitive, simple tasks on employees or the workers through a digital process dedicated for the purposes and activities.
Characteristics of RPA:
1. No Programming Code Required: Making use of RPA doesn’t require programming knowledge. Employees only need to be trained on how RPA works which is usually very easy to learn. This gives if an edge over the traditional methods of automation.
2. User-Friendly: Robotic Process Automation softwares are usually very easy to understand and use. No special kind of knowledge is needed by users in order to use RPA.
3. Not Disruptive: Unlike the traditional automation methods which usually involve complex processes for transformation, the transformation processes in RPA is very straightforward and simple.
4. High Accuracy & Quality Work: Organizations are constantly trying to improve the accuracy of the manual transaction managed. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) phases out human intervention, thus reducing possibility of human errors. Robotic FTEs are deployed into existing transactional systems operating the processes in exactly the same way that human FTEs do today.
5. Improved productivity and Efficiency: Robotic can work day and night 24/7 365 days a year with no vacation, breaks or attrition. These are not limitation of human FTE, but the benefits of Robotic Process Automation. This leads to reduced cycle time and enhanced productivity.
6. Scalability and Flexibility: Robotic Process Automation has the ability to replicate robotic tools across geographies, business units. It provides a new level of scalability and flexibility. Robotics can be replicated and or reduced in line with business needs.