In the ever-evolving landscape of business operations, a new superhero has emerged: hyper-automation. Imagine a fusion of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation, working tirelessly behind the scenes to revolutionize how we run our organizations.
In essence, hyper-automation is the integration of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation, to automate and optimize a wide range of business processes beyond what traditional automation can achieve.
According to Harvard Business Review, standard automation processes ascend to “hyper” status when they drive cost reductions of 20% to 60% and increases in operational effectiveness of up to 50% for the tasks they target. But, how does this technology is revolutionizing the supply chain?
Hyperautomation in production and manufacturing can be applied to a diverse range of business processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
Key processes that can be hyper-automated include:
Automating order entry, processing, and tracking allows for real-time order updates and reduces manual errors.
Utilizing data analytics and AI to predict equipment failures before they happen, thus minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.
Implementing automated inspection systems and using AI to analyze product quality against standards to ensure consistency and identify defects early.
Automating the tracking of materials and products through the supply chain to provide accurate inventory levels and forecast needs.
Streamlining procurement processes through the automation of supplier selection, purchase order creation, and transaction processing.
Automating the management of essential production data and material lists to ensure accuracy and ease of access across the enterprise.
Using algorithms to optimize production schedules based on machine availability, labor, and materials to maximize throughput.
Automating the process of routing, scheduling, and tracking deliveries to enhance timeliness and reduce the cost of distribution.
Each of these areas represents a significant opportunity for manufacturing organizations to improve operational efficiency, reduce human error, and accelerate decision-making through the strategic application of hyper-automation technologies.
What: The AP process involves receiving, processing, and paying invoices from suppliers. Manual handling is costly and time-consuming.
Hyper-Automation Solution: Hyper-automation streamlines invoice processing by collecting incoming documents or emails, extracting machine-readable data using machine learning models, validating data, enriching it with historical information, and seamlessly passing it to the ERP system.
What: Manufacturers rely on machinery and equipment. Unplanned downtime due to equipment failure can be expensive.
Hyper-Automation Solution: By leveraging data analytics and AI, hyper-automation predicts equipment failures before they occur. This minimizes downtime, reduces maintenance costs, and keeps production running smoothly.
What: Ensuring consistent product quality is critical. Manual inspection processes can miss defects or be time-consuming.
Hyper-Automation Solution: Implementing automated inspection systems and using AI to analyze product quality against standards allows early defect detection. This improves product consistency and reduces human error.
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