Process Automation for Manufacturing

Data migration is a term describing the process of moving data from an old system to a new one. This kind of mass migration of data is a perfect case for automation. Programmed bots work without breaks and deliver error-free results. Plus, RPA works independently of APIs, going between old and new systems, efficiently integrating applications and sending data to and fro. With EZFlow, you also get the addition of real-time monitoring, with the system automatically flagging inconsistencies.

Bill of Materials (BOM) is a crucial component of manufacturing, providing document processing for a wide range of raw materials and products. Even a single error can result in a number of problems, ranging from pricing inaccuracies to inferior material production to shipment delays. With EZFlow, manufacturers improve process automation by first identifying the best areas for automation and then by replicating the steps that a human previously did to generate a BOM, resulting in faster production with better data accuracy.

PODs are important to manufacturers, but they also require a lot of time and tedious manual work. Not only that, human error is frequent, leading to complications with customer service and the customer experience. With EZFlow, manufacturers can use automation to scan carrier tracking systems around the clock, and send shipping data back to their in-house management systems. Ordering becomes more efficient and purchasing does as well, creating strong consistent cash flow, improved DSO metrics and improved response times.

A start-to-finish sales cycle involves many stages between the engagement and the close. At each stop, there are more documents and data added to the workflow, often creating a tangled, complicated, inefficient process. Use EZFlow to integrate the sales cycle, bridging data and processes across multiple systems and departments—orchestrating it all from one easy-to-use platform. Build and deploy bots to check pricing, cross-reference product availability, generate quotes, validate orders, optimize shipping cycles and more.

Regulations in manufacturing change frequently and there are often multiple governing bodies to consider. EZFlow brings clarity to the picture, providing round-the-clock data processing, real-time monitoring of all automation activities and workflows, and detailed records for any potential audits. And when regulations do change, processes can be quickly and easily updated to reflect the change, without having to involve IT or reinvent the process from scratch.

Running a manufacturing business is complicated. Administrative departments often carry the burden of process improvement, but it shouldn’t be theirs alone to carry. Administrators in manufacturing can leverage EZFlow as well, simplifying production reports, data management and other daily aspects of business administration.