Don’t Fall for the Idea That AI Solves Everything! – No Real Automation Without Processes
AI only works when it has a foundation to build on. xFLOWer helps you build processes that enable real automation and AI in your business.
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Dream Big or Build Smart? The Benefits of Integration
When considering replacing an enterprise resource planning system, business decision-makers almost instinctively turn to the best-known brands first. The largest and most widely recognized ERP systems certainly appear to offer reliable, well-supported solutions. However, tailoring them to specific requirements is considerably more expensive, and their compatibility with existing systems may be uncertain. A workflow system offers an optimal solution that is also far more cost-effective.
Read moreEffective Processes Matter Beyond the Racetrack – A Report from the MVÜK Café Event
A summary of the workshop mentioned in our previous article.
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Workflow as a Service: More Than Just Another SaaS Buzzword
The Workflow as a Service (WaaS) model takes digital operations to the next level: rather than offering off-the-shelf solutions like SaaS, it puts business logic in the company's hands. We explain the differences between cloud-based models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, WaaS) and show how WaaS supports the design and integration of evolving business processes.
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ERP and xFLOWer – when you need the right complement, not a replacement
How does xFLOWer support operational processes to make your ERP system more effective in running your business?
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ERP or xFLOWer? – A Guide for Grant Writing Companies and xFLOWer Partners
ERP or xFLOWer? We help you decide which system to start with and how it can support digitalization.
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Flexibility Is a Major Advantage—Until It Becomes a Disadvantage
Everyone in an organization wants to work with flexible, easy-to-use software. The question, of course, is what flexibility means to each person, and how much freedom should be allowed to change processes at will. What improves efficiency, and at what point do these systems become difficult to navigate?
Read moreFlowchart Basics
In our previous posts, we have frequently discussed flowcharts as a way to represent processes. This widely recognized and accepted diagram is extremely useful for documenting processes and understanding exactly what happens and when. However, it is important to know what each shape in a flowchart means, how flowcharts work in practice, and which tools are available to create and edit them.
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Getting Started with Process Management: Why You Should Not Expect an IT System to Rethink Your Business Processes
Successful digitalization requires companies to review and document their business processes before implementing an IT system.
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Smart solutions, faltering systems: no results without processes and integration
Smart solutions are increasingly being adopted across all areas of business operations. This commitment is particularly evident among multinational companies that place a high value on their reputation—but whether good intentions translate into effective operations is another matter.
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How Does Key Person Dependency Develop, and What Can We Do About It?
In corporate and other hierarchical organizations, senior executives should make all important decisions concerning the activities they oversee. However, poorly structured business processes can allow that authority to fall into someone else's hands. Personal interests may be a contributing factor, but this can also happen entirely unintentionally when roles and responsibilities have not been properly assessed.
Read moreHow Quickly Does Process Automation Pay for Itself?
XFLOWER process automation typically pays for itself within 3–12 months, while reducing errors and improving efficiency.
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