{"id":8035,"date":"2023-09-19T17:46:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T17:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/odel.sa\/?p=8035"},"modified":"2023-12-12T15:46:20","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T15:46:20","slug":"is-automation-the-magical-solution-for-all-your-business-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/odel.sa\/?p=8035&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Is Automation the Magical Solution for all Your Business Problems?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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There is a belief among most businesses that automation is the ideal and magical solution to improve efficiency, overcome challenges, embrace opportunities, and decrease business risks. However, we have to ask ourselves: is this belief absolutely right? I think we have paused a little to question the accuracy of this belief.<\/p>\n

First, let’s emphasize an important point. We, at ODEL, believe that automation is one of the most important drivers of institutional transformation and the right way to implement transformational concepts. This is particularly true in today\u2019s world which is driven by digital solutions and emerging technologies, giving us a greater opportunity to achieve excellence. This article, however, is not an argument against automation. It, rather, seeks to support automation as an important driver for improvement and not as a magical solution for every challenge we have.<\/p>\n

How did the concept emerge and evolve?<\/p>\n

In simple terms, automation means involving software-based machines and equipment to support human labor in carrying out work tasks across all sectors and industries. It is also used to maintain an efficient workflow and improve business governance by decreasing potential errors. The concept first appeared in the automotive industry in 1946 and then moved to all industries, including the services sector and administrative tasks. Leveraging the power of technology, companies adopted and developed the concept, achieving a quantum leap in the way they do work and carry out business process. Today, we have almost reached a point of excessive automation or \u201cHyperautomation\u201d as Google described it, and as we will discuss later.<\/p>\n

How it is viewed today?<\/p>\n

The role of automation as an optimization driver has been exaggerated and overestimated. It is regarded as a magic solution for all the challenges facing the organization. When an organization encounters operational problems, technical solutions are viewed as the ultimate way to address them, regardless of the type and cause of the problem. Here is where the marketing teams emerge to seize the opportunity and market their IT products as a magical way to get rid of all the operational and administrative problems. However, this way of thinking may not address the root of the problem. We believe that the main cause of the problem should be investigated and addressed first, then choose the suitable technology that supports your transformation goals.<\/p>\n

Definitely, you have heard about the failure of many ERP implementation projects. One reason is that the suggested systems do not effectively facilitate or improve the daily operations. Therefore, the new system will be perceived as a burden rather than a facilitator, and users will refrain from using it because it does not make their job easier.<\/p>\n

We realize that we are living in a world of rapid transformation that requires more flexibility, faster decisions, and adoption of new methods that help organizations reach operational excellence. However, this should not trick us into underestimating or bypassing important stages in the digital transformation journey, namely reviewing and evaluating the current performance and agreeing on the best set of solutions needed to address the challenges and optimize the performance. Automation is defiantly one of these solutions. It should, however, be applied along with other important procedures (such as: the implementation process, talents and competences, corporate governance, etc.).<\/p>\n

To sum up: When thinking of adopting new technologies to address business challenges and automate operational processes, you should take into account the following points which can significantly impact your ROI:<\/p>\n

Address the root and main cause of the underlying challenges.
Make sure that you have successfully addressed the cause of the problem.
Select the technologies and custom solutions that best address your business challenges.
You are always invited and welcomed to seek help from the ODEL\u2019s excellent team<\/p>\n

Thank You!<\/p>\n

The Knowledge Library Team<\/p>\n

ODEL<\/p>\n

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